Siege in Martin Place, Sydney

[swingdog]

Looks like domestic terrorism in Martin Place - unfolding live:

http://www.theguardian.com/australi...stage-situation-inside-martin-place-cafe-live

 

[The Edukator]

News just in that the Lindtt café in the Sydney CBD us under siege by at least 2 suspected gunmen who have taken upwards of 12 people hostage.

These people are suspected to be Islamic militants after hostages were seen holding up Islamic flags

"It's believed at least 13 hostages are being held in the cafe, where an black flag with white Arabic writing was reportedly brandished across the window."

https://au.news.yahoo.com/a/25772503/siege-situation-in-martin-place/

 

[benchwarmer5]

The location makes it almost comical
Hopefully everyone gets out OK

 

[spinynorman]

The location makes it almost comical
Hopefully everyone gets out OK

It's a popular place near Channel 7 News, many of the banks, the courts, NSW Parliament. Probably the only place you could get at a lot of powerful people without dealing with heavy security.

It's fortunate there's only 13 people there - given how busy it can be there, it's very fortunate there aren't more people.

 

[swingdog]

The location makes it almost comical
Hopefully everyone gets out OK

To me, the location makes me think this isn't going to end well: high profile, no way out.

 

[The Edukator]

If they are militants they wont want anything. they will probably just want to create a scene which likely means casualties. this is disastrous.

 

[Niximus]

Hoping for a positive outcome, but I get the feeling that they might be waiting for maximum attention.

Hopefully the cops get a chance to make a move before that happens though.

 

[Ant_]

If they are militants they wont want anything. they will probably just want to create a scene which likely means casualties. this is disastrous.

Yep they will have planned to not leave the cafe alive. I feel for the victims, only hope is that one of the terrorist dicks gets too close to a window and is taken out by a sniper.

 

[mottrain]

Wasn't word out that ther was going to be an attack at Martin Place?

 

[Tassieboy]

Absolutely sickening. Was always a matter of time before one of the couple thousand Islamic nutcases did something awful.

 

[Juddism]

Abbott has his Tampa. Let's hope the abductors get tapped in the head. Fast!

 

[GOAUS!]

Wasn't word out that ther was going to be an attack at Martin Place?

Yes, back in September police foiled an attack that they believed was going to involve a public demonstration in Martin Place.

 

[Power Raid]

just a fact of life but it certainly won't help the cause islam here in australia or overseas

 

[Scallop Industry Thug]

Put these dogs down.

 

[Fuzzy Wuzzy Bear]

To me, the location makes me think this isn't going to end well: high profile, no way out.

Not to mention big windows. With cameras constantly fixed on it, it's not out of the question we'd see a murder on live tv? Or is it slightly delayed?

 

[Halloween Jack]

I fear the worst, but hoping for the best.

 

[RICHOLEGEND12]

This doesn't look good at all. The world is a mightily ****ed up place, I don't understand it at all.

 

[poller]

Looks like domestic terrorism in Martin Place - unfolding live:

http://www.theguardian.com/australi...stage-situation-inside-martin-place-cafe-live

I don't know its a terrorist act

But its a insane act to do, if they are trying to get a point across

Again the terror raids only happen when the current government is in deep trouble

The media will propaganda this for as long as it can

 

[Bingo18]

Put these dogs down.

They better aim for their legs though, the do gooders will come out complaining about police brutality otherwise

 

[sherb]

The terrorism expert on Channel 7 said that one of the reasons this is being done is for the publicity.

Channel 7 of course are conducting continuing coverage.

The media in this country is just so compliant.

 

[Niximus]

One thing though - regardless of the outcome, I do not wish to know the names of these *******s. I don't want to see what they look like, I don't want to know anything about them. Don't give them any recognition at all.

 

[Scallop Industry Thug]

They better aim for their legs though, the do gooders will come out complaining about police brutality otherwise

There's a difference between killing a kid waving around a plastic gun, and killing those who threaten harm to large numbers.

 

[morgoth]

Again the terror raids only happen when the current government is in deep trouble

The media will propaganda this for as long as it can

Yeha cost its not like Islam is a religion of peace? Just lets sit back and let them plot and kill. Is that you Ms Hanson Young?

 

[Scallop Industry Thug]

Every media outlet should abandon coverage.

This is irresponsible.

 

[rdhopkins2]

Horrible situation. Fingers crossed for a peaceful resolution.