Pray for them, pray for their families, says Oz PM
December 15, 2014 18:03
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has told Australians to "go about their business as usual" as authorities respond to a siege in Sydney's Martin Place.
In a brief address to reporters today after a meeting of Australia's national security committee, Abbott said the motivations of the perpetrator were unclear but there were some indications the incident could be politically motivated.
"This is a very disturbing incident. I can understand the concerns and anxieties of the Australian people at a time like this, but our thoughts and prayers must above all go out to the individuals who are caught up in this," Abbott said.
"I can think of almost nothing more distressing, more terrifying than to be caught up in such a situation and our hearts go out to these people," he said.
-- Sydney Morning Herald.
In a brief address to reporters today after a meeting of Australia's national security committee, Abbott said the motivations of the perpetrator were unclear but there were some indications the incident could be politically motivated.
"This is a very disturbing incident. I can understand the concerns and anxieties of the Australian people at a time like this, but our thoughts and prayers must above all go out to the individuals who are caught up in this," Abbott said.
"I can think of almost nothing more distressing, more terrifying than to be caught up in such a situation and our hearts go out to these people," he said.
-- Sydney Morning Herald.
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