Explosive device thrown into crowd in violent clashes between pro-Israel and pro-Palestine protesters in NYC’s Diamond District
- Pro-Israel and pro-Palestine marches were held in Manhattan on Thursday
- An explosive device was thrown at the marchers, detonating in a flash
- It was unclear whether anyone was injured in the explosion
- People on the streets were seen running for cover as the device landed
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An explosive device has been thrown at a crowd of protesters during rival pro-Israel and pro-Palestine marches, detonating in New York City with a bright flash.
The device is thought to be a smoke bomb, a NYPD spokesman told DailyMail.com.
He said there were minor injuries, which he believed to be burns.
The device was thrown at protesters in the Diamond District of Manhattan on Thursday evening.
People are seen running for cover on Thursday evening as the device was thrown and began smoking
Smoke can be seen in the area as the device was hurled towards the crowd in Manhattan