Fakir Fakecleric Man Haron Manis

Even his flag was false.

The man who is holding more than a dozen people hostage and placed Sydney’s CBD into lockdown is no stranger to the NSW police or the judiciary.
Self-described cleric,[Iranian refugee] Man Haron Monis, 50, first came to attention of police when he penned poisonous letters to the family of dead Australian soldiers.

Hmmm.

Lindt Chocolat Cafe hostage drama in Martin Place, Sydney (SydneyMorningHerald)

Earlier: Meanwhile In Sydney