An explosion from a suspected homemade bomb that ripped through Manhattan in New York City in USA on Saturday night has left at least 29 people injured and police officers investigating a second suspected bomb found within the area.
‘New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio told reporters early indications are that the explosion at 23rd Street and 6th Avenue in Manhattan that injured 29 “was an intentional act.” Investigators believe the blast was caused by an explosive device in or near a dumpster, a law enforcement source told CNN.’
According to the Mayor there is no evidence at this point of a terror connection” and there is no “credible and specific threat” to New York City. He further added that at least 24 people have been taken to the hospital but none of the casualties are likely to die from their injuries since none of the injuries are life threatening.
There is no specific connection between the bomb and an earlier incident in New Jersey, where an explosion went off in a garbage can on the route of a Marine Corps charity run according to the Mayor.
A device at a second location in Chelsea appears to be a pressure cooker, according to multiple local and federal law enforcement officials according to CNN.
A possible secondary device has been located @ 27th Street, 6th – 7th Avenues. #NYPD nvestigations are ongoing. Avoid the area @NYPD13Pct
— NYPD Special Ops (@NYPDSpecialops) September 18, 2016
The FBI and NYPD Counterterrorism Unit are investigating but there is no confirmation on what caused the explosion in Chelsea neighbourhood, Manhattan at West 23rd and Sixth Avenue around 8.30pm Saturday night. The Chelsea neighborhood is known for its nightlife fun, with its many bars and clubs that are heavily populated on the weekends.
According to New York Times investigators “don’t have any suspects” and are not questioning anyone.
