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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 gunman's attack on a hotel and casino complex in the Philippines was a robbery and not a terrorist attack, the country's national police chief has said. | |
| The Resorts World Manila complex was on lockdown following reports of a shooting. | |
| Police, fire engines and a SWAT team in body armour were in the area , according to local media, and a report from Reuters said armed police had been seen entering the hotel. | |
| Officers cordoned off the area near the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. | Officers cordoned off the area near the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. |
| "We are searching the area as much as we can, to make sure it is clear. I can confirm that shots were fired," a Resorts World official, Stephen James Riley, told reporters. | "We are searching the area as much as we can, to make sure it is clear. I can confirm that shots were fired," a Resorts World official, Stephen James Riley, told reporters. |
| Police said one gunman was involved and was still at large. | Police said one gunman was involved and was still at large. |
| The Manila Standard reported that some victims had suffered severe gunshot wounds. | The Manila Standard reported that 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. | An army spokesman said police were now in control of the incident and the military was monitoring it. |
| Commenting on the incident, Donald Trump called it a "terrorist attack" and said he was monitoring the situation. | Commenting on the incident, Donald Trump called it a "terrorist attack" and said he was monitoring the situation. |
| The Philippines fire protection bureau said there was a fire on the second floor of Resorts World. | 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". |
| Witnesses who spoke to radio stations said several gunmen were seen in the complex. News channel ANC said there were two gunmen, wearing masks and black clothes. | Witnesses who spoke to radio stations said several gunmen were seen in the complex. News channel ANC said there were two gunmen, wearing masks and black clothes. |
| The information could not be immediately verified. | The information could not be immediately verified. |
| Pictures circulated on social media of the resort, close to the city's airport, showing plumes of smoke pouring from a building. | Pictures circulated on social media of the resort, close to the city's airport, showing plumes of smoke pouring from a building. |
| A source at one of the resorts told Reuters that employees were being evacuated and declined to give more details. | A source at one of the resorts told Reuters that employees were being evacuated and declined to give more details. |
| No group has claimed responsibility.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. | No group has claimed responsibility.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. | The attack has sparked fears that the militants may attack elsewhere to divert the focus of thousands of troops trying to quell the siege. |