Hostage Situation At Clinton Campaign Office Over

The last hostage in the Rochester, New Hampshire situation has been released.

A few minutes later, the suspect stepped outside, into the middle of the street. Surrounded by a SWAT team, the man, dressed in smart trousers, a white shirt and red tie, took off the 'bomb' he claimed to have, before being taken into custody.

The suspect was known to the local police in Rochester.

No-one has been hurt and the hostages are ok. Congratulations to Rochester police department and all authorities concerned.

That's how it should be done.

Clinton Hostage Situation : 10

President Bill Clinton has also cancelled all events for today. Security has also been stepped up by police at the Clinton's house. Workers in other campaign office across the state have been told to keep all doors locked and be vigilant.

Clinton Hostage Situation : 9

With one of the original four hostages being held, details have come out about the protagonist in this.

Earlier today he visited a hardware store and purchased several items. Some of these are believed to be strapped to his chest. The son of the man is reported to have been told by him, earlier in the day, to watch the news.

Clinton Hostage Situation : Media, Money & Morals

Someone's offering a thousand dollars for video of the hostage situation on Craig's List

It seems that the police are keeping a good lid on film of the event. Hopefully no-one will have anything worth the money.

Hostage Situation At Clinton Campaign Office Update 7

The Clinton campaign have released this statement on their website:

"There is an ongoing situation in or Rochester, NH office. We are in close contact with state and local authorities and are acting at their direction. We will release additional details as appropriate."

Hostage Situation At Clinton Campaign Office Update 6

Senator Hillary Clinton has cancelled all campaign events for the rest of the day.

There is currently no federal response to this. The hostage situation is being dealt with by the local Rochester City police department.

Hostage Situation At Clinton Campaign Office Update 5

The man inside is said to be a man in his forties with "salt and pepper" gray hair.

Local campaign offices for Barack Obama and John Edwards have been evacuated.

Hostage Situation At Clinton Campaign Office UPDATE 4

There were originally three hostages, after the woman and child left. The woman who has just left the building was a hostage, leaving two campaign staff inside being held by the suspect.

Hostage Situation At Clinton Campaign Office UPDATE 3

A tactical team has moved to the front of the campaign office. One person has left the building, possibly a hostage.

Hostage Situation At Clinton Campaign Office UPDATE

The networks which have begun rolling coverage of this, CNN, Fox, MSNBC have been asked by police to not air live pictures of the street in Rochester as it could compromise any action they might take.

The man has asked to speak to Hillary Clinton, who is at an event in Virginia.

Hostage Situation At Clinton Campaign Office

A man has taken hostages at the Hillary Clinton campaign office in Rochester, New Hampshire.

Early reports are that the man entered the office and had, what he claimed, was a bomb strapped to his chest. He then let a mother and her child leave. They then ran to a nearby store and raised the alarm.

We will keep you updated.