Sydney gunman identified as IranianThe gunman holding people hostage in a Sydney cafe has been identified as an Iranian refugee who was on bail facing a number of charges, BBC reports.Man Haron Monis, who was granted political asylum in Australia, was described by his former lawyer as an isolated figure, who was acting alone.A black Islamic flag has been displayed at the window. The number of those held in the Lindt cafe is not clear.
The gunman holding people hostage in a Sydney cafe has been identified as an Iranian refugee who was on bail facing a number of charges, BBC reports.
Man Haron Monis, who was granted political asylum in Australia, was described by his former lawyer as an isolated figure, who was acting alone.
A black Islamic flag has been displayed at the window. The number of those held in the Lindt cafe is not clear.
