shouting and gunfire heard as protesters leave the building , ending siege . Police move in after more protesters escape . High - profile attack in Sydney 's central business district unprecedented . Streets usually bustling with city workers , tourists and shoppers .
Explosions and gunfire heard as police storm Sydney cafe , ending siege . Police move in after more hostages escape . High-profile attack in Sydney 's central business district unprecedented . Streets usually bustling with city workers , tourists and shoppers .