The atmosphere inside the café begins to shift. Snipers take positions outside, and unbeknownst to Louisa and the other hostages, the police have surrounded the café. The gunman grows increasingly agitated as his demands remain unmet.

These are the pivotal moments in the Sydney Siege, leading up to its tragic conclusion.

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