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by TheaGood
on 14/1/16
3 traffic police and at least 2 civilians killed in grenade attacks, shootings in Jakarta,Indonesia, police spokesman Inspector General Anton Charliyan says - @W7VOA, @RapplerID
Police in Jakarta say explosions were due to grenades, not bombs; 4 people reportedly killed - @juliamacfarlane

The New York Times, in its report on the Jakarta attacks, note that Indonesian police haven't yet said whether the incident was terror-related. It adds: 'Splinter cells of Jemaah Islamiyah, the now crushed Southeast Asian terrorist group that was linked to Al Qaeda, have targeted the police in recent years.'

Explosion in front of Starbucks in central Jakarta - via Instagram user 'rahaaad'

Indonesia police say around 10-14 gunmen involved in central Jakarta attack - @ReutersIndia

Ongoing gunfire exchange reported at Sarinah shopping center in Thamrin, central Jakarta, following multiple blasts - @infojakarta, @BBCBreaking