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Man Who Allegedly Lit Himself on Fire in Manhattan Building Charged with Arson and 'Criminal Mischief'

Saturday, August 29, 2026


A 63-year-old man was arrested and charged with arson and criminal mischief after setting himself on fire Friday in the lobby of a Lower Manhattan office building, the New York Police Department announced Saturday. No additional details about the incident or charges were provided in the announcement.

Original reporting: https://www.breitbart.com/crime/2026/08/29/man-who-allegedly-lit-himself-on-fire-in-manhattan-building-charged-with-arson-and-criminal-mischief/

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