Australia’s iconic Sydney Opera House has reportedly been evacuated as an apparent hostage siege unfolds in Martin Place.
It is believed that the evacuation was in response to a suspect package being found.
The city of Sydney was thrown in to an extreme level of alert after a gunman allegedly took customers and staff hostage inside the Lindt Café on Martin Place in the city’s CBD at about 10:45 on Monday morning. A black flag with Islamic script was held up at the window of the cafe, apparently by the hostages.