Just before 11am today, gunfire and several explosions were heard near the Sarinah building on Jalan MH Thamrin, Central Jakarta.
At least one of the blasts hit a police outpost on the middle of the street, with police confirming to Detik that one police officer died from the explosion.
Though it hasn’t been confirmed by authorities, witnesses say another blast hit a Starbucks café in the area.
The police are instructing everyone in the vicinity to stay indoors at the moment.
The police are not ruling out a suicide bombing attack.
Some witnesses have reported hearing up to 6 explosions.
We’ll keep updating this story.
Update 11:34: Detik is reporting that a car chase between police and armed assailants took place immediately after the explosion. The assailants were headed in the direction of the presidential palace.
Update 11:42: Twitter user @robetbet uploaded this video showing a blast in front of Starbucks cafe:
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