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| Explosions and gunshots have been heard at an entertainment resort in the Philippines capital Manila and armed police were deployed to the scene, local media reported. | Explosions and gunshots have been heard at an entertainment resort in the Philippines capital Manila and armed police were deployed to the scene, local media reported. |
| Citing the Philippine Red Cross, which has responded to the incident, the Manila Times reported that “dozens” of people have been injured. Pictures were circulating on social media of Resort World Manila, which is close to the city’s airport, showing plumes of smoke pouring out. | |
| 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. | 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. |
| Resorts World Manila tweeted that the complex was in lockdown following reports of gunfire shortly after 2am local time on Friday (Thursday 1900BST). | |
| A spokesman for the nearby Ninoy Aquino airport told the Guardian: “Terminal three has been locked down because it is near the Resort World. We still don’t know how this will affect flights.” Terminal three manages international and domestic flights. | |
| Resorts World Manila is currently on lockdown following reports of gunfire from unidentified men. | Resorts World Manila is currently on lockdown following reports of gunfire from unidentified men. |
| A source at one of the resorts told Reuters that employees were being evacuated and declined to give more details. He said police were in control of the situation. | A source at one of the resorts told Reuters that employees were being evacuated and declined to give more details. He said police were in control of the situation. |
| A source told Reuters that employees were being evacuated, but declined to give more details. The US Department of State warned people to avoid the area. | |
| Police and fire services could not immediately be reached for comment. | Police and fire services could not immediately be reached for comment. |
| More details soon … | More details soon … |