Police confirm ongoing hostage situation unfolding at Apple Store in Amsterdam [Updated]

Update: Amsterdam Police have now confirmed that the hostage involved in this situation is safe. “Dozens” of other people who had been hiding in the Apple Store have also been able to safely leave. Apple’s website indicates the store will be closed until at least Friday.
Since the start of the hostage situation in the Apple Store on Leidseplein, several people have been able to leave the building.We can confirm that the hostage-taker is from the Apple Store. He lies on the str