Jakarta terror attack: Shooters on the loose
January 14, 2016 11:13
What we have so far on the Jakarta terror attack:
Three policemen and three civilians were killed as six bombs exploded between 10 and 11 am in an area close to the presidential palace and a UN office complex. Terrorists are allegedly hiding in a threatre complex which has restaurants, but officials have not confirmed any hostage crisis.
Indonesian TV has reported three more explosions outside the Pakistani and Turkish embassies.
After the blasts, there were gunshots and massive police presence outside the popular Sarinah shopping mall.Media reports said 10 to 15 attackers entered the city on motorcycles, armed with guns and explosives.
Visuals showed bodies lying on the road near a Starbucks Cafe and smoke around buildings. People were seen running or hiding behind cars.
Three policemen and three civilians were killed as six bombs exploded between 10 and 11 am in an area close to the presidential palace and a UN office complex. Terrorists are allegedly hiding in a threatre complex which has restaurants, but officials have not confirmed any hostage crisis.
Indonesian TV has reported three more explosions outside the Pakistani and Turkish embassies.
After the blasts, there were gunshots and massive police presence outside the popular Sarinah shopping mall.Media reports said 10 to 15 attackers entered the city on motorcycles, armed with guns and explosives.
Visuals showed bodies lying on the road near a Starbucks Cafe and smoke around buildings. People were seen running or hiding behind cars.
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