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Manila 'attack': Gunfire and explosions reportedly heard outside Resorts World hotel in Philippines | Manila 'attack': Gunfire and explosions reportedly heard outside Resorts World hotel in Philippines |
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A Philippines hotel and resort complex is in lockdown following a reported attack by at least one gunman. | |
Police, fire engines and a SWAT team in body armour were in the area around Resorts World in Manila, according to CNN Philippines. | Police, fire engines and a SWAT team in body armour were in the area around Resorts World in Manila, according to CNN Philippines. |
Officers have not given details about the incident but have begun cordoning off the area near the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. | |
The Manila Standard reported that masked, armed men had attacked the hotel in the Pasay City area. | The Manila Standard reported that masked, armed men had attacked the hotel in the Pasay City area. |
It said some victims had suffered severe gunshot wounds. | It said some victims had suffered severe gunshot wounds. |
An army spokesman said police were now in control of the incident and the military was monitoring it. | |
The Philippines fire protection bureau said there was a fire on the second floor of Resorts World. | |
Resorts World Manila said on Twitter: "Resorts World Manila is currently on lockdown following reports of gunfire from unidentified men. | Resorts World Manila said on Twitter: "Resorts World Manila is currently on lockdown following reports of gunfire from unidentified men. |
"The company is working closely with the Philippine National Police to ensure that all guests and employees are safe. We ask for your prayers during these difficult times." | "The company is working closely with the Philippine National Police to ensure that all guests and employees are safe. We ask for your prayers during these difficult times." |
Local journalist April Chang shared this Facebook video from the scene. | Local journalist April Chang shared this Facebook video from the scene. |
A source at one of the resorts told Reuters employees were being evacuated and declined to give more details. He said police were now in full control of the situation. | A source at one of the resorts told Reuters employees were being evacuated and declined to give more details. He said police were now in full control of the situation. |
NBC News cited a source as saying "there are quite a few injuries". | NBC News cited a source as saying "there are quite a few injuries". |
White House press secretary Sean Spicer said President Donald Trump was aware of the attack and was being updated by national security officials. | |
The incident is unfolding amid a 10-day deadly siege by Muslim militants aligned to the Islamic State group in the southern city of Marawi. | |
The attack has sparked fears that the militants may attack elsewhere to divert the focus of thousands of troops trying to quell the siege. |