Escaped Sydney siege hostage a top student

One of the five escaped hostages, believed to be Elly Chen, running towards police. - AFP

PETALING JAYA: A female hostage, who was pictured making a striking escape from the Lindt cafe siege in Sydney, Australia, is a top university student and skilled sportswoman.

Elly Chen, was one of two waitresses to run out from the cafe about 5pm (2pm Malaysia), just one hour after two customers and another staff member fled the premises.