Three Arrested After Suspected Device Thrown at NYC Anti-Islam Protest
TL;DR
Police say a counterprotester pepper-sprayed participants at an anti-Islam protest near Gracie Mansion in NYC, then another person lit and threw a taped device containing nuts, bolts and screws toward the crowd; three people were arrested and authorities are investigating, with no injuries reported. The incident involved figures tied to conservative influencer Jake Lang, who has prior charges and recently announced a run for US Senate in Florida.
- Police investigating after device thrown at anti-Islam protest in New York City The Guardian
- Smoking Jars of Metal and Fuses Thrown at Protest Near Mayor’s House The New York Times
- Dramatic video shows NYPD tackling man who threw ‘ignited device’ near NYC mayor’s home during protest clash Fox News
- Two in custody after 'suspicious devices' lit outside Gracie Mansion amid anti-Islam protest NBC News
- Gracie Mansion mayhem: Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter’s bigoted protest sparks outrage and violent clashes amNewYork
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