Three people have been killed, one of them the Muslim gunman identified as self-styled Iranian Sheik Man Haron Monis, after police burst into the Sydney cafe at 2.11am Tuesday and opened fire.
One of the hostages was reportedly shot by the terrorist, while another tragically died from a heart attack later in hospital. Gunfire and bursts of light could be seen as they stormed the Lindt Chocolate Cafe in Martin Place. Three others have been injured in the shoot-out, including a woman rushed to hospital with gunshot wounds. Minutes before police stormed the cafe, at least six hostages managed to escape 17 hours after the siege began.
Man Haron Monis was described as a self-styled sheik from Iran who arrived in Australia in 1996. He is on bail for being an accessory to the murder of his ex-wife, allegedly carried out by his current partner. Monis also faces 50 charges of indecent and sexual assault during his time as a 'spiritual healer'. He also appeared in court for sending hate-filled letters to the families of soldiers killed in Afghanistan.
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