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MAN ACCUSED OF THROWING FIRE AT NYC STRAPHANGERS IN 2 SEPARATE INCIDENTS: NYPD

Jonathan Rizk
4 hours ago

MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) – Police arrested a man accused of throwing a container
of flammable liquid that was on fire at people in two separate incidents in New
York City months apart, according to the NYPD.

Nile Taylor, 49, was arrested on Saturday after he allegedly threw a flammable
substance at a 23-year-old victim riding the subway at the Houston Street No. 1
subway station at 2:47 p.m., according to police.


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Sources told PIX11 News that Taylor was trying to escape Saturday but was caught
after allegedly stealing a cellphone that was tracked using the Find My iPhone
app.

Police said Taylor is also responsible for an attack on Feb. 5, where he
allegedly threw a container of a flammable liquid that was lit on fire at
people in the West 28th Street subway station on the southbound No. 1 train
platform around 7:40 p.m.

Taylor is charged with the following in connection to the two crimes, according
to police:

 * Attempted Assault
 * Reckless Endangerment
 * Arson
 * Assault
 * Larceny
 * Criminal possession of a weapon
 * Criminal possession of stolen property

Jonathan Rizk is a digital journalist who has covered local news in New York
City and Washington, D.C. He has been with PIX11 since August 2022. See more of
his work here, and follow him on X and Facebook @OfficialRizk. Get in touch at
jonathan.rizk@pix11.com.



Categories: Crime, Local News, Manhattan, News



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