Jakarta attacks: Latest images as blasts rock city

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A series of blasts and gun attacks have hit central Jakarta, Indonesia, killing several people.

Police have cordoned off the area near the Sarinah shopping mall.

These are the latest images from Jakarta. This page will be updated.

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Indonesian police say they have regained control after several attackers launched a gun and bomb attack on the city.

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The attackers targeted a busy shopping area in downtown Jakarta.

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Police used cars for cover during the shootout.

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Bodies could be seen lying outside a cafe and police post.

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Correspondents say the police may have been a target of the attack.

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The bomb squad is examining the sites of the explosions.

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Workers from buildings in the Thamrin business district were evacuated.

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One explosion took place outside the Starbucks Coffee cafe. Starbucks says it is closing all its stores in Jakarta until further notice.