An explosive device was thrown at an anti-Islam protest in NYC, leading to two arrests and a broader investigation.

A device thrown at an anti-Islam demonstration in New York City’s Upper East Side on Saturday was confirmed by police as an improvised explosive. The incident occurred during a clash between demonstrators and counterprotesters, leading to two arrests. Authorities are also investigating a second suspicious device found in the area. No injuries were reported, but the NYPD is actively probing the incident’s scope, origins, and potential links between the devices.