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.

(YWN World Headquarters – NYC)