Six people were taken into custody after smoke-producing suspicious devices were thrown during a protest near Gracie Mansion on Saturday.
Police say tensions escalated when two opposing demonstrations � one anti-Muslim protest with about 20 participants and a counter-protest of roughly 125 people � confronted each other.
� Two counter-protesters (ages 18 & 19) allegedly lit and threw devices
� Another suspect arrested for deploying pepper spray
� Additional arrests for disorderly conduct and blocking traffic
The NYPD Bomb Squad is examining the devices, which appeared to be jars filled with nuts, bolts, screws and a fuse.
No injuries were reported.
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Why didn’t Mamdani send social workers to speak with the alleged suspects? These Muslim freedom fighters were only exercising their 1st amendment rights.
welcome to mamzeri�s new democratic socialist paradise. where the nypd treats pro-islamist bombers with kid gloves.