Trending Now - Two Arrested After Device Thrown at NYC Protesters
WHO:
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani
NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch
Right-wing influencer Jake Lang
Counterprotest group "Drive the Nazis Out of New York"
Six individuals arrested, including two responsible for handling devices and one who deployed pepper spray
WHAT:
A device containing nuts, bolts, and screws was lit and thrown at a crowd during a protest on March 07, 2026
Two suspicious devices were ignited and thrown, with flames and smoke reported by witnesses
Approximately 20 participants in the anti-Islam protest and about 125 in the counterprotest
Six people were arrested in connection with the events, including two for handling devices and one for using pepper spray
WHERE:
Gracie Mansion, New York City
WHEN:
Incident occurred on March 07, 2026, around 12:15 p.m.
The anti-Islam protest was organized on March 07, 2026
WHY:
Tensions escalated between the anti-Islam protest and the counterprotest due to the use of pepper spray by a member of the anti-Islam group
HOW:
The device was described as smaller than a football, wrapped in black tape, and contained a hobby fuse that could be lit
NYPD established designated protest areas and a safety perimeter around the incident site
The bomb squad responded to examine the devices, which were sent for further testing and analysis
(UPDATED March 8, 2026 03:44 UTC)
Tensions flared during an anti-Islam protest at Gracie Mansion in New York City on March 07, when two suspicious devices were ignited and thrown into the crowd, prompting a swift response from the NYPD. Six individuals were arrested, including two for handling the devices and one for deploying pepper spray, as approximately 20 participants in the protest faced off against about 125 counterprotesters from the group "Drive the Nazis Out of New York." The bomb squad was called in to examine the devices, which were described as smaller than a football and wrapped in black tape, while safety measures were implemented to secure the area.