Three dead as police end Sydney hostage drama

New South Wales Police have begun a formal investigation into the hostage situation in central Sydney.

Flowers near the site of the Sydney hostage drama.

New South Wales Police have begun a formal investigation into the hostage situation in central Sydney.

The siege at the Lindt cafe in Martin Place came to an end when police stormed the site in the early hours of this morning.

Senior SBS correspondent Amanda Cavill is speaking to Peggy Giakoumelos.

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