Throwing of explosive devices outside Mamdani residence was ‘act of Isis-inspired terrorism’, officials say

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Incident took place during anti-Islam protest by rightwing agitators outside Gracie Mansion, where the New York City mayor livesSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe throwing of two improvised explosive devices – allegedly by counter-protesters during an anti-Islam demonstration – outside the residence of New York mayor Zohran Mamdani on Saturday was an act of “terrorism” inspired by the Islamic State terror group, officials said Monday.Jessica Tisch, the New York police department (NYPD) commissioner, told reporters at a press conference in Manhattan that two men from Pennsylvania were arrested at the scene – and that a federal criminal complaint against them would be filed later on Monday. Continue reading...

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Throwing of explosive devices outside Mamdani residence was ‘act of Isis-inspired terrorism’, officials say
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Throwing of explosive devices outside Mamdani residence was ‘act of Isis-inspired terrorism’, officials say

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Incident took place during anti-Islam protest by rightwing agitators outside Gracie Mansion, where the New York City mayor livesSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe throwing of two improvised explosive devices – allegedly by counter-protesters during an anti-Islam demonstration – outside the residence of New York mayor Zohran Mamdani on Saturday was an act of “terrorism” inspired by the Islamic State terror group, officials said Monday.Jessica Tisch, the New York police department (NYPD) commissioner, told reporters at a press conference in Manhattan that two men from Pennsylvania were arrested at the scene – and that a federal criminal complaint against them would be filed later on Monday. Continue reading...