- Hostages are being held inside the Lindt Chocolat Cafe cafe in Sydney's Martin Place.
- So far, five hostages have managed to escape.
- Deputy Commissioner of Police Catherine Burn says they're in negotiations with the gunman
- The faces of customers and workers have been seen pressed up against a shop window of the cafe.
- Sky News has learned there are two or more gunmen inside the cafe.
- As many as 50 staff and customers are being held inside.
- Our story, which is constantly being updated, can be found hereÂ
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