Prime Minister Tony Abbott has released a statement in response to the siege that is currently taking place at the Lindt Chocolat Cafe in Martin Place, Sydney.
Per Sky News, Abbott has said:
New South Wales Police and the Australian Federal Police are currently responding to a reported hostage-taking incident in Martin Place in Sydney.
I have spoken with NSW Premier Mike Baird and offered him all possible Commonwealth support and assistance.
The National Security Committee of Cabinet has also convened for briefings on the situation.
This is obviously a deeply concerning incident but all Australians should be reassured that our law enforcement and security agencies are well trained and equipped and are responding in a thorough and professional manner.
We will provide regular updates as they become available.
PM Abbott statement on Martin Place siege – “This is obviously a deeply concerning incident” pic.twitter.com/q7s6Z1Ya7Z (@brihonyspeed)
— Sky News Australia (@SkyNewsAust) December 15, 2014
Mike Baird has also released a statement saying that he has “full confidence” in the ability of police to deal with the situation.
NSW Premier Mike Baird says his thoughts and prayers are with the people in the #sydneysiege. http://t.co/7NdqPYhwcY pic.twitter.com/I71KEcYFIy
— ABC News (@abcnews) December 15, 2014
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