Police have confirmed a suspect involved in the Dallas shooting has told negotiators: "The end is coming".

Police chief David Brown said the suspect told his officers: "He's going to hurt and kill more of us [law enforcement].

"There are bombs all over the place in this garage and downtown".

Brown added: "We are being very careful in our tactics so that we don't injure or put any of our officers in harms way, including the citizens of Dallas."