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Man in arrested in Martin Place, Sydney as police briefly lock down area Man arrested in Martin Place, Sydney as police briefly lock down area
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A man was taken into custody in Sydney’s Martin Place on Friday as police locked down the area for a short time.A man was taken into custody in Sydney’s Martin Place on Friday as police locked down the area for a short time.
Police said a non-terror related operation was underway and advised the public to avoid the area, causing difficulties for evening commuters.Police said a non-terror related operation was underway and advised the public to avoid the area, causing difficulties for evening commuters.
The area was later declared safe after a search.The area was later declared safe after a search.
The arrest was made close to the Lindt cafe, scene of a 16-hour siege in December 2014, in which two hostages and the hostage-taker were killed.The arrest was made close to the Lindt cafe, scene of a 16-hour siege in December 2014, in which two hostages and the hostage-taker were killed.
Phillip St, around the corner from the cafe also went into lockdown.Phillip St, around the corner from the cafe also went into lockdown.
Buildings were evacuated, including the New South Wales premier’s office. Officers in white suits checked a Thrifty hire car.Buildings were evacuated, including the New South Wales premier’s office. Officers in white suits checked a Thrifty hire car.
A police op is underway in Phillip St, btwn Hunter St & Martin Pl in #Sydney. One man taken into custody. Not believed to be terror-related.A police op is underway in Phillip St, btwn Hunter St & Martin Pl in #Sydney. One man taken into custody. Not believed to be terror-related.
Police operation concludes - #Sydney. All roads in the area are being re-opened. http://t.co/JIFIXP4kHXPolice operation concludes - #Sydney. All roads in the area are being re-opened. http://t.co/JIFIXP4kHX
In a statement, NSW police said a man was taken to Day Street police station. “Following a search by specialist police, the area has been declared safe,” the statement said.In a statement, NSW police said a man was taken to Day Street police station. “Following a search by specialist police, the area has been declared safe,” the statement said.
According to one eyewitness account, which has not been verified, a man was pulled out of a car and handcuffed. He was described as tall and bearded, aged 25 to 35.According to one eyewitness account, which has not been verified, a man was pulled out of a car and handcuffed. He was described as tall and bearded, aged 25 to 35.