Sydney Siege

The gunman killed one of three hostages before shooting himself.

It is not known who the gunman was or how police ended the seige.

Prime minister David Cameron also warned parliament that there was a substantial threat from a 'lone-wolf'

Hostage-taker Monis was not on any security watchlist despite being well known to Australian authorities

Anti-gun advocates are calling for greater efforts to trace stolen weapons following the deadly siege in Sydney

Citizens have also been using the #illridewithyou in response to Islamophobia

As hundreds attempted to move away from a hostage situation, Uber jacked up prices four times the norm.

Police stormed the cafe and loud bangs and sustained gunfire were heard.

A gunman has taken numerous employees and customers hostage in a cafe in the heart of the financial district of Sydney.