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Search for Suspect in Times Square Arson Attack

Authorities are investigating an incident in which a man was set on fire in Times Square early Sunday morning; the victim is currently stable in the hospital.

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Law enforcement officials say they believe the victim, who they have not named, knows the man who set him on fire.
Police are seeking person who set a man on fire near Times Square
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Street violence is likely to be a dominant issue of New York’s mayoral elections this year, with one contender, the former state governor Andrew Cuomo, calling the city “out of control” and vowing to add 5,000 additional officers.
Man set on fire in New York’s Times Square
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Updated: Mar 16th, 2025, 5:50 PM ET

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A 45-year-old man was set on fire in Times Square around 4 a.m. on Sunday. Witnesses reported the victim was doused with an accelerant and fled 100ft before first responders extinguished the flames. He is now stable in a hospital. Police believe the attack may not have been random and are actively searching for the assailant, who fled the scene. This incident follows a previous arson attack in December that resulted in a woman’s death on a subway, sparking concerns about street violence and safety in the city.

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Police are investigating an arson attack in Times Square where a 45-year-old man was set on fire, and they believe the attack was not random.
Authorities have confirmed the victim is in stable condition at a local hospital, while they continue their investigation without releasing further details.
This incident comes in the wake of a similar arson case in December, highlighting ongoing concerns about public safety in urban areas.

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