Sydney siege: Gunman Monis had illegal firearm, say police

December 18, 2014 19:57

The man who took 17 people hostage in a cafe in Sydney on Monday was carrying an illegally owned firearm, Australian police have said. PM Tony Abbott said on Wednesday that he wanted to know how Man Haron Monis was able to get a gun licence despite a history of violence and instability.

On Wednesday, Abbott announced a review into the background and security checks on Monis. He said questions must be asked about why Monis was not on a security watch list despite a history of violence and mental instability, and why he had a gun licence.

The Australian Federal Police said it had since "confirmed that there is no record of Monis ever having held a firearms licence".

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