The usual peace and calm of the country of Australia has come under serious threat this morning as a gunman has taken hostages at Lindt Cafe in Sydney.
Lindt Cafe is situated in the central business district. It is unclear at this time how many hostages are in the building but the area has been taken over by armed police and the police report that they have made contact with the gunman.
Early suppositions of a terror attack seem to be gaining ground as a black Islamic flag has been displayed at the window.
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has spoken out against the attack and described it as “terrifying”.
It is thought that about 30 people are being held hostage in Lindt cafe.