Police have stormed the Lindt Chocolate Cafe in Martin Place. There are reports of grenades (but it could have been an explosive device). Paramedics are rushing in and pulling hostages out on stretchers.
There is a report that a policeman has been injured.
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It’s nearly 2:30 am local time in Sydney.
Update: There are reports that at least two people are in grave condition with paramedics performing CPR.
