Sydney, Australia Hostage Situation: Lone Islamist Gunman, ISIS Supporter Holds Captives Inside Martin Place Lindt Chocolate Café – "Sydney Siege" Twitter Reactions [PHOTOS + VIDEO]

It's being reported that a hostage situation is currently taking place over in Sydney, Australia – specifically Martin Place – inside a Lindt Chocolate Café. As of this reporting, over 10 people are inside being held captive by a lone gunman – who is now being called an ISIS supporter – each with their hands and arms pushed firmly on the glass of the café. Also with the hostages is a black flag normally associated with Islam, which has many reactions coming from viewers via Twitter.

Reports from NBC News are stating that the gunman is now giving his demands, one of which was to have a flag associated with the aforementioned radical group ISIS.

Deputy Police Commissioner Catharine Burn spoke of the unfortunate situation, saying, "We are monitoring all forms of communications – Facebook, Twitter – for any information that might assist."

The news outlets also notes that as of now, police are working with "the very best negotiators in the world" in order to try and end the hostage situation.

Check out the video from NBC's Today Show below:

As mentioned, Twitter is blowing up over the situation, with "Martin Place" and the hashtag "#sydneyseige" currently trending. Take a look at some reactions (and opinions) below:

Hostage involved in #SydneySiege texts "I'm ok" to his mother https://t.co/vcuxBpHCcp pic.twitter.com/lIejfjffN3

— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) December 15, 2014

Talk to me about the progress of humanity when we stop killing in the name of a god. #sydneysiege — Alex M. Pruteanu (@lx69) December 15, 2014

I feel guilty just thinking about sleeping when there is still a number of people scared for their lives inside that cafe, #sydneysiege — mikey pls (@bizzlesclifford) December 15, 2014

#SydneySiege is likely being carried out by a 'lone wolf' with minimal links to organized terror groups, expert says https://t.co/mFayhCVfpy — Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) December 15, 2014

Stay tuned for updates on this situation via MStars News.

Photo: Official BBC World Twitter