Woman Wearing Muslim Garb Set on Fire in Manhattan: Reports

Woman Wearing Muslim Garb Set on Fire in Manhattan: Reports
Valentino on 5th Avenue in New York City. Police have released surveillance footage of the man suspected of burning the blouse of a Muslim woman on Sept. 10. Google Maps
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A woman wearing a traditional Muslim garb was set on fire in Midtown Manhattan, police said on Monday.

According to the New York Daily News, the NYPD said the victim put out the flames on the sleeve of her blouse. She wasn’t injured in the Saturday night incident.

The suspect in the alleged incident escaped, and the NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating to determine if was an anti-Islamic motivation.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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