Device thrown near New York anti-Islam protest was bomb: police

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseMarch 8, 2026 at 09:45 PM

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A homemade explosive device was thrown near an anti-Islam protest outside the New York City mayor's home on Saturday. Police identified the suspect as Emir Balat, who reportedly shouted "Allahu akbar" during the incident. The NYPD Bomb Squad determined the device was a viable improvised explosive device (IED) containing nuts, bolts, and screws, capable of causing serious injury or death. Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi were arrested in connection with the incident; Kayumi allegedly handed over one of the devices thrown by Balat. The protest was led by a far-right influencer and opposed public Muslim prayer. The incident is under investigation by counterterrorism detectives.

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