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| Philippines: police hunt gunman at Manila resort – live | Philippines: police hunt gunman at Manila resort – live |
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| 11.51pm BST | |
| 23:51 | |
| Armed police sent in to deal with Manila gunman | |
| Local military say that police have gained control of the entertainment resort in Manila after gunfire was heard inside in the early hours of Friday morning (local time). Here’s what we know so far: | |
| Officers were deployed to Resorts World Manila, near Ninoy Aquino airport. | |
| Early reports suggested gunfire and explosions had been heard. Police and the resort’s management later confirmed the former, though not the latter. | |
| The local Red Cross said 25 people had been injured. According to a local medical official, most of the patients were suffering from the effects of smoke inhalation and some had injuries such as fractures. None had gunshot wounds. | |
| Police believe that a lone gunman walked into one of the gambling rooms in the resort and fired an M4 rifle, but did not appear to target people. The man, described as “foreign-looking, a Caucasian, about six feet tall”, was believed to have escaped. | |
| Officers dispelled initial fears that the incident was linked to terrorism, which were heightened in the light of the Filipino military’s recent battle with Islamic State-linked militants and the subsequent declaration of martial law in its south. They said they believed robbery was a more likely motive. | |
| Updated | |
| at 11.53pm BST | |
| 10.10pm BST | 10.10pm BST |
| 22:10 | 22:10 |
| The national police chief, Ronald dela Rosa, told DZMM radio the lone gunman had not aimed his weapon at people and that robbery could have been the motive. | The national police chief, Ronald dela Rosa, told DZMM radio the lone gunman had not aimed his weapon at people and that robbery could have been the motive. |
| Don’t panic, this is not a cause for alarm. We cannot attribute this to terrorism. We are looking into a robbery angle because he did not hurt any people and went straight to the casino chips storage room. He parked at the second floor and barged into the casino, shooting large TV screens and poured gasoline on a table setting it on fire. | Don’t panic, this is not a cause for alarm. We cannot attribute this to terrorism. We are looking into a robbery angle because he did not hurt any people and went straight to the casino chips storage room. He parked at the second floor and barged into the casino, shooting large TV screens and poured gasoline on a table setting it on fire. |
| He said the suspect was “foreign-looking, a Caucasian, about six feet tall”. | He said the suspect was “foreign-looking, a Caucasian, about six feet tall”. |
| 9.48pm BST | 9.48pm BST |
| 21:48 | 21:48 |
| Police said there is one suspect in the incident at a Manila resort and that they recovered his bag, which was filled with casino chips. | Police said there is one suspect in the incident at a Manila resort and that they recovered his bag, which was filled with casino chips. |
| Philippine National Police (PNP) chief director general Ronald dela Rosa said an armed, “foreign-looking” gunman was seen in CCTV footage breaking into the casino stockroom and stealing chips. | Philippine National Police (PNP) chief director general Ronald dela Rosa said an armed, “foreign-looking” gunman was seen in CCTV footage breaking into the casino stockroom and stealing chips. |
| Dela Rosa also said the gunman carried gasoline, which he poured on to a casino table and lit. | Dela Rosa also said the gunman carried gasoline, which he poured on to a casino table and lit. |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 9.55pm BST | at 9.55pm BST |
| 9.26pm BST | 9.26pm BST |
| 21:26 | 21:26 |
| Resorts World Manila released a statement about the incident in a series of Tweets: | Resorts World Manila released a statement about the incident in a series of Tweets: |
| Operations of the Philippine National Police are currently ongoing to address the situation. We cannot share with you any details that may jeopardize their movement at this point. We have no official information as to the identity or affiliation of the persons responsible for this attack. The Company has followed emergency protocols to ensure safety of guests and employees as far as the situation allowed. We will update you at the appropriate time. Again, we ask for your prayers and consideration during these trying times. | Operations of the Philippine National Police are currently ongoing to address the situation. We cannot share with you any details that may jeopardize their movement at this point. We have no official information as to the identity or affiliation of the persons responsible for this attack. The Company has followed emergency protocols to ensure safety of guests and employees as far as the situation allowed. We will update you at the appropriate time. Again, we ask for your prayers and consideration during these trying times. |
| 9.11pm BST | 9.11pm BST |
| 21:11 | 21:11 |
| Resorts World Manila’s chief operating officer, Stephen Reilly, told reporters there was only one suspect at this time. | Resorts World Manila’s chief operating officer, Stephen Reilly, told reporters there was only one suspect at this time. |
| The suspect was still inside the building just after 4am local time, Reilly said. | The suspect was still inside the building just after 4am local time, Reilly said. |
| He said a search of the building was ongoing. | He said a search of the building was ongoing. |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 9.55pm BST | at 9.55pm BST |
| 9.08pm BST | 9.08pm BST |
| 21:08 | 21:08 |
| Police: no indication of terrorism | Police: no indication of terrorism |
| Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, the director general of the Philippine National Police, told DZMM TeleRadyo it was “too early to conclude” the motive for the attack. | Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, the director general of the Philippine National Police, told DZMM TeleRadyo it was “too early to conclude” the motive for the attack. |
| He said the police were looking at robbery as a motive in the attack and that there was no indication it was terrorism. | He said the police were looking at robbery as a motive in the attack and that there was no indication it was terrorism. |
| "We cannot connect this yet to terrorism," Bato tells reporters. | "We cannot connect this yet to terrorism," Bato tells reporters. |
| 8.55pm BST | 8.55pm BST |
| 20:55 | 20:55 |
| Oliver Holmes | Oliver Holmes |
| Oliver Holmes, the Guardian’s south-east Asia correspondent, has an update on the status of flights in Manila. | Oliver Holmes, the Guardian’s south-east Asia correspondent, has an update on the status of flights in Manila. |
| The city’s main airport is a short walk from the scene of the attack. | The city’s main airport is a short walk from the scene of the attack. |
| Manila flights appear to be scheduled as normal. Gunfire and explosions reported near airport https://t.co/nP3GABgKex #Philippines pic.twitter.com/bfw83h3kk3 | Manila flights appear to be scheduled as normal. Gunfire and explosions reported near airport https://t.co/nP3GABgKex #Philippines pic.twitter.com/bfw83h3kk3 |
| This is how close the casino in the Philippines where explosions and gunshots have been heard is to the international airport. pic.twitter.com/ructamL9hm | This is how close the casino in the Philippines where explosions and gunshots have been heard is to the international airport. pic.twitter.com/ructamL9hm |
| 8.46pm BST | 8.46pm BST |
| 20:46 | 20:46 |
| Reporters on the scene outside Resorts World Manila have posted photos online showing a heavy police presence at the scene, including an armoured vehicle. | Reporters on the scene outside Resorts World Manila have posted photos online showing a heavy police presence at the scene, including an armoured vehicle. |
| Military armored vehicle, nakapuwesto na sa labas ng Resorts World Manila. pic.twitter.com/QN7glRUejG | Military armored vehicle, nakapuwesto na sa labas ng Resorts World Manila. pic.twitter.com/QN7glRUejG |
| Situation has calmed down. Police still inside. Trying to get injured people out of the bldg @cnni @cnnphilippines pic.twitter.com/ltS1W8wkZ3 | Situation has calmed down. Police still inside. Trying to get injured people out of the bldg @cnni @cnnphilippines pic.twitter.com/ltS1W8wkZ3 |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 9.57pm BST | at 9.57pm BST |
| 8.27pm BST | 8.27pm BST |
| 20:27 | 20:27 |
| An Isis operative said “lonewolf soldiers” from its group were responsible for the incident at the Manila resort, according to the SITE Intelligence Group that monitors terrorist organizations. | An Isis operative said “lonewolf soldiers” from its group were responsible for the incident at the Manila resort, according to the SITE Intelligence Group that monitors terrorist organizations. |
| Authorities have not said what happened at the resort, which was evacuated early Friday morning. | Authorities have not said what happened at the resort, which was evacuated early Friday morning. |
| This comes as Isis-backed militants attempt to claim new ground in the southern Philippines. | This comes as Isis-backed militants attempt to claim new ground in the southern Philippines. |
| Defense secretary Delfin Lorenzana told reporters on Thursday that 10 Philippine troops were killed in airstrikes aimed at militants in the southern city of Marawi, capital of the majority Muslim Lanao del Sur province. | Defense secretary Delfin Lorenzana told reporters on Thursday that 10 Philippine troops were killed in airstrikes aimed at militants in the southern city of Marawi, capital of the majority Muslim Lanao del Sur province. |
| Many resident have fled from the city of about 200,000 people as the army directs resources including helicopters and ground troops to fight the militants. | Many resident have fled from the city of about 200,000 people as the army directs resources including helicopters and ground troops to fight the militants. |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 9.27pm BST | at 9.27pm BST |
| 8.15pm BST | 8.15pm BST |
| 20:15 | 20:15 |
| A video reportedly taken inside the resort just after the attack shows chaos as people sprint out of the building. | A video reportedly taken inside the resort just after the attack shows chaos as people sprint out of the building. |
| People can be heard screaming as they try to escape the resort. | People can be heard screaming as they try to escape the resort. |
| מנילה: רגעי האימה שניות אחרי הפיצוצים וחילופי האשpic.twitter.com/PM5Eq61dED | מנילה: רגעי האימה שניות אחרי הפיצוצים וחילופי האשpic.twitter.com/PM5Eq61dED |
| 7.58pm BST | 7.58pm BST |
| 19:58 | 19:58 |
| White House press secretary Sean Spicer said US president Donald Trump has been told about the situation in Manila and was “being provided updates by his national security team”. | White House press secretary Sean Spicer said US president Donald Trump has been told about the situation in Manila and was “being provided updates by his national security team”. |
| The US state department advised travelers to monitor local news and avoid the area near the resort. | The US state department advised travelers to monitor local news and avoid the area near the resort. |
| US citizens in #Manila #ThePhilippines - check in with family/friends on social media to let them know you are safe. | US citizens in #Manila #ThePhilippines - check in with family/friends on social media to let them know you are safe. |
| 7.50pm BST | 7.50pm BST |
| 19:50 | 19:50 |
| Resorts World Manila is less than a 15 minute walk from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport’s terminal three. | Resorts World Manila is less than a 15 minute walk from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport’s terminal three. |
| “Terminal three has been locked down because it is near the Resort World,” airport media office tells the Guardian. “We still don’t know how this will affect flights.” | “Terminal three has been locked down because it is near the Resort World,” airport media office tells the Guardian. “We still don’t know how this will affect flights.” |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 7.57pm BST | at 7.57pm BST |
| 7.46pm BST | 7.46pm BST |
| 19:46 | 19:46 |
| Witness reports are emerging from Manila, where sounds of gunfire were reported near 1am local time. | Witness reports are emerging from Manila, where sounds of gunfire were reported near 1am local time. |
| A woman who lives near the resort said on Facebook that she heard gunshots and explosions coming from the resort. | A woman who lives near the resort said on Facebook that she heard gunshots and explosions coming from the resort. |
| Videos from her apartment balcony showed smoke emanating from the resort and included the sound of gunshots. | Videos from her apartment balcony showed smoke emanating from the resort and included the sound of gunshots. |
| The Philippine news site, ABS-CBN, said witnesses told police the gunmen were wearing masks and shirts. | The Philippine news site, ABS-CBN, said witnesses told police the gunmen were wearing masks and shirts. |
| Another witness told the news channel that someone poured flammable liquid on a casino table, then set it on fire. | Another witness told the news channel that someone poured flammable liquid on a casino table, then set it on fire. |
| TINGNAN: May usok na lumalabas sa bahagi ng Resorts World Manila. pic.twitter.com/qeDyt0JbZu | TINGNAN: May usok na lumalabas sa bahagi ng Resorts World Manila. pic.twitter.com/qeDyt0JbZu |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 7.46pm BST | at 7.46pm BST |
| 7.44pm BST | 7.44pm BST |
| 19:44 | 19:44 |
| A resort official told reporters emergency services were called and the situation was still being investigated. He said there were no reported injuries “as of this time”. | A resort official told reporters emergency services were called and the situation was still being investigated. He said there were no reported injuries “as of this time”. |
| PANOORIN: Pahayag ni Resorts World Manila Chief Operating Officer Stephen Reilly. | via @michael_delizo pic.twitter.com/5wFLDsDuVU | PANOORIN: Pahayag ni Resorts World Manila Chief Operating Officer Stephen Reilly. | via @michael_delizo pic.twitter.com/5wFLDsDuVU |
| 7.39pm BST | 7.39pm BST |
| 19:39 | 19:39 |
| Reports of gunfire at Manila resort | Reports of gunfire at Manila resort |
| There are reports of gunfire at an entertainment resort in Manila, where it is just after 2am. | There are reports of gunfire at an entertainment resort in Manila, where it is just after 2am. |
| Resort World Manila said on its verified Twitter account that there was a lockdown at the resort following reports of gunfire by unidentified men. | Resort World Manila said on its verified Twitter account that there was a lockdown at the resort following reports of gunfire by unidentified men. |
| The resort is located near the city’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport. | The resort is located near the city’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport. |
| 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. |
| We ask for your prayers during these difficult times. | We ask for your prayers during these difficult times. |