Australia police confirm 'armed incident' at Sydney cafe

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian police confirmed on Monday they are dealing with an "armed incident" in a Sydney cafe, where media reported hostages are being held by gunmen. "Specialist officers are attempting to make contact with those inside," New South Wales Police said in a statement on the force's official Facebook page. Nearby offices have been evacuated as a precaution, police said. People in the immediate area around Martin Place, where the cafe is located, were advised to stay indoors and away from open windows. (Reporting By Jane Wardell; Editing by Paul Tait)