Man arrested after igniting incendiary device outside ICE building in Manhattan

Published Jul 22, 04:59 AM UTC

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On July 21, 2026, a man ignited an incendiary device in front of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency building in midtown Manhattan, New York. The suspect was arrested shortly after the incident. According to the FBI, he was found carrying multiple knives, axes, and a hammer. Investigators also seized an anti-ICE sign at the crime scene. Video footage captured the moment flames shot up from the device. The motive remains under investigation, but the presence of the anti-ICE sign suggests a political or protest-related intent. No injuries have been reported.

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In the middle of Manhattan, a man set a fire in front of the ICE agency building and was arrested shortly afterward.

According to the FBI, the suspect was carrying several knives, axes, and a hammer. At the crime scene, investigators secured an anti-ICE sign.

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Original headline: Mann zündet Brandsatz vor ICE-Behörde – Video zeigt den Augenblick, als die Flammen hochschießen

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