Sydney siege hostages: what we know so far

The hostages held inside the Lindt cafe were people known and loved by their friends, families and colleagues. Today, they are being honoured across the country, and further afield. Here's what we know so far.

Sydney lawyer Katrina Dawson (L) and Lindt cafe manager Tori Johnson (R), both of whom were killed in the siege. (AAP/Supplied)

The gunman and two hostages have been confirmed dead following a 16-hour siege at a Sydney cafe.

The Lindt cafe's 34-year-old manager Tori Johnson was shot dead in the final minutes of the 16-and-a-half hour standoff. 

Also killed was barrister and mother of three Katrina Dawson, 38, who worked in the city. 

Heavily armed police stormed the Martin Place cafe early on Tuesday morning. The 50-year-old gunman, self-described Muslim cleric Man Haron Monis, was also killed.

Police say a "confrontation" occurred about 2.10am between police and the gunman, who'd taken 17 people hostage.

The Lindt cafe's 34-year-old manager Tori Johnson was shot dead in the final minutes of the Sydney siege (right). Also killed was barrister and mother of three Katrina Dawson, 38, who worked in the city (left). (AAP)

Survivors:

Out of the 15 surviving hostages, five ran free on Monday afternoon, another four ran out prior to gunshots being fired early on Tuesday morning. Police have confirmed that seven hostages were rushed to hospital including two pregnant women. Also among those injured in the siege was a male police officer, who suffered a facial wound from gunshot pellets.

Here's what we can confirm about the survivors:

Distinguishable in his blue blazer, John O'Brien, 83, was the first hostage able to escape from yesterday's Martin Place siege. Dramatic video footage from the event shows Mr O'Brien exiting the Lindt Café site seconds ahead of another hostage.

Mr O'Brien has publicly spoken about the harrowing ordeal, telling reporters he was relieved when he saw armed police waiting for him around the corner.

Image: Getty

Jieun Bae (top) and Elly Chen, the two females Lindt employees, ran out of the cafe shortly before 5pm on Monday.

The image that will remain with Australia for years to come. A women runs into the arms of police after a gunmen had been holding people hostage since before 10 o'clock on 15 December . The Sydney siege ended on December 16 at 2am after gun shots were heard from inside the cafe and police raided the building. Three people died including the gunman. (AAP)

Cafe worker Harriette Denny, 30, managed to get out just before gunfire was exchanged, along with and three others, early on Tuesday morning.

The hostages who were injured during the siege in Sydney are in a stable condition.

Marcia Mikhael, was one of four Westpac workers caught up in the siege. She was visibly distraught as she was carried out by police after she was shot in the leg. 

"Thank you God for bringing her out alive!" relative Amal Helen Mikhael wrote on Facebook.

Police released these details of the people injured in the Sydney CBD siege. All hostages involved in the siege were treated at the scene and at various hospitals. 

The injured are:

A 75-year-old female who received a gunshot wound to the shoulder - stable condition.

A 52-year-old female who received a gunshot wound to the foot - stable condition.

A 43-year-old female with a gunshot wound to the leg - stable condition

A 39-year-old male who received a minor facial injury due to gunshot - treated at hospital and discharged.

A 35-year-old pregnant female assessed for health and welfare purposes - stable.

A 30-year-old pregnant female assessed for health and welfare purposes - stable.