New York, March 8, 2026 (AFP) - NY police detain man for throwing 'ignited' devices near anti-Muslim protest

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2026-03-08

Police detained a man who threw what officers said were "ignited devices" near far-right protesters demonstrating at the residence of New York's mayor Saturday, AFP correspondents saw. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the devices contained nuts, bolts and screws as well as a fuse -- but it was not yet clear if they were functional improvised explosive devices, or hoax imitations. There was no indication the incident was related to the ongoin......

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