Australian hostage-taker had violent, unsettled past
- 9 years ago
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott joins Sydney residents in morning the loss of two victims of a hostage incident.
Tori Johnson, the 34 year old manager of the cafe where the siege took place, and Katrina Dawson, a 38 year old mother and lawyer both lost their lives in the incident.
Abbott said the attacker, identified by a police source as Man Haron Monis, had a history of extremism and described him as deeply disturbed.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) AUSTRALIAN PRIME MINISTER TONY ABBOTT SAYING:
"This has been an absolutely appalling and ugly incident. That's the only way to describe it, an appalling and ugly incident. Our hearts go out to the families of Katrina Dawson and Tori Johnson. These were decent, good people, who were going about their ordinary lives. It's about as innocent a thing as anyone can do to go and grab a cup of coffee before the working day has fully started. Decent, innocent people who got caught up in the sick fantasy of a deeply disturbed in
Tori Johnson, the 34 year old manager of the cafe where the siege took place, and Katrina Dawson, a 38 year old mother and lawyer both lost their lives in the incident.
Abbott said the attacker, identified by a police source as Man Haron Monis, had a history of extremism and described him as deeply disturbed.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) AUSTRALIAN PRIME MINISTER TONY ABBOTT SAYING:
"This has been an absolutely appalling and ugly incident. That's the only way to describe it, an appalling and ugly incident. Our hearts go out to the families of Katrina Dawson and Tori Johnson. These were decent, good people, who were going about their ordinary lives. It's about as innocent a thing as anyone can do to go and grab a cup of coffee before the working day has fully started. Decent, innocent people who got caught up in the sick fantasy of a deeply disturbed in