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| Resorts World Manila: Shooting heard at leisure complex | |
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| There have been reports of gunfire and explosions at a tourist complex in the Philippines. | |
| Police and Swat teams were deployed to Resorts World Manila at about 01:30 local time (17:30 GMT), according to reports from CNN Philippines. | Police and Swat teams were deployed to Resorts World Manila at about 01:30 local time (17:30 GMT), according to reports from CNN Philippines. |
| Staff at one hotel told the outlet a masked gunman was on the second floor, firing at guests. | |
| News site Rappler.com is reporting that several people have been wounded. | News site Rappler.com is reporting that several people have been wounded. |
| The complex wrote on Twitter: "Resorts World Manila is currently on lockdown following reports of gunfire from unidentified men. | |
| "The Company is working closely with the Philippine National Police to ensure that all guests and employees are safe. | |
| "We ask for your prayers during these difficult times." | |
| Resorts World Manila features multiple hotels and bars, as well as a casino, shopping centre and cinema. | |
| Pictures have emerged on social media which show plumes of smoke pouring from one building. | |
| A source at the scene told Reuters that an evacuation was under way, and said police were in control of the situation. | |
| The US state department has tweeted a warning to citizens, stating: "Reports of explosions/gunfire at Resorts World Manila, near the Manila Intl Airport. Avoid area & monitor local news." | |
| It advised people to "check in with family/friends on social media to let them know you are safe". | |
| The incident comes as the Philippines army is fighting militants linked to the so-called Islamic State group for control of the city of Marawi on the southern island of Mindanao. | |
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