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Urgent review ordered into background of Sydney siege gunman

An urgent review has been ordered by the Australian government to answer a number of "obvious questions" about what could have been done to prevent the deadly siege at a Sydney café.

It comes as police in Sydney revealed they fought to keep gunman Man Haron Monis, who went on to kill two hostages in a 16-hour siege, in custody - but were overruled by the courts, police chiefs have revealed.

The 50-year-old gunman, who died as police stormed the building, was implicated in a string of serious crimes but had still been granted bail.

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Thousands of flowers left near siege scene

Floral tributes left near scene of siege Credit: Reuters

People are continuing to leave flowers near the cafe in Sydney where two hostages died during a 16-hour siege.

Thousands of bouquets and messages have been left by well-wishers paying tribute to the victims.

Staff from the Lindt cafe also laid a makeshift memorial featuring Lindt chocolate bears, an apron and personal message to staff member Tori Johnson, who was one of two hostages who died in the siege.

Lindt staff pay tribute to staff member Tori Johnson who died in the siege Credit: Reuters

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