'Anti-ICE' Army veteran set fire outside Manhattan federal building, say officials
- Posted on July 21, 2026
- By BBC News
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A 43-year-old military veteran was arrested after allegedly igniting a fire outside a Manhattan federal building while carrying multiple weapons including axes, a machete, and knives. The incident, which authorities describe as anti-ICE motivated, raised serious security concerns at the federal facility. The suspect was found in possession of fireworks and other incendiary materials, prompting an immediate FBI investigation into the circumstances surrounding the alleged attack.
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