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| Manhattan explosion: second device is 'pressure cooker with wires attached to phone' – live | |
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| Second device to be removed by bomb disposal units | |
| Oliver Laughland | |
| A spokesman for the New York Police Department has confirmed to my colleague Oliver Laughland in New York that bomb disposal units will attempt to remove the second suspicious device on West 27th street and transfer it to a safe location – that’s the reported “pressure cooker”. | |
| NYPD Lieutenant Thomas Antonetti added that police were still managing an “active scene” on West 27th street and it was unclear when officers would attempt to remove the device. | |
| It is likely the device will be moved to the NYPD’s firing range at Rodman’s Neck in the Bronx, at least a 45 minute drive from Chelsea in Manhattan, Antonetti said, but a finalized location has not been confirmed. The device will likely be placed in some sort of reinforced containment chamber before transfer. | |
| MSNBC has reported that police are reviewing CCTV footage of a suspicious person dumping an object close to the site of the explosion on 23rd Street shortly before the blast occurred, but Lieutenant Antonetti could not confirm these reports. | |
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| MSNBC has reported that law enforcement officials have seen surveillance video footage showing a man dropping something into a dumpster before the explosion in Chelsea. | |
| MSNBC did not broadcast the footage, and theirs seems to be the only such report at this stage. My colleagues at the Guardian US are looking into it from New York. | |
| If true, it would be consistent with early reports, from the New York Times and others, that the blast emanated from a dumpster. | |
| The NYPD counterterrorism department had also tweeted an image of a mangled dumpster apparently caught up in the blast, but mayor Bill de Blasio refused to elaborate whether this was the site of the device at the 11pm media conference. | |
| #Update re: Explosion (photo) pic.twitter.com/AtqllF3JEZ | |
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| Both MSNBC and CNN have broadcast surveillance footage from the immediate aftermath of the blast that shows its impact. The first clip is from security cameras at Orangetheory Fitness on 124 W 23rd St, just doors away from the site of the explosion. | |
| Per @CNN: Surveillance video shows explosion in #Chelsea pic.twitter.com/1JRZoFU3CZ | |
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| Hillary Clinton's response – in full | Hillary Clinton's response – in full |
| Dan Roberts, my colleague in Washington, has passed on the transcript of Hillary Clinton’s response to the explosion in New York. She began by expressing a commitment to support authorities and victims. | Dan Roberts, my colleague in Washington, has passed on the transcript of Hillary Clinton’s response to the explosion in New York. She began by expressing a commitment to support authorities and victims. |
| “Obviously, we need to do everything we can to support our first responders — also to pray for the victims. We have to let this investigation unfold. We’ve been in touch with various officials, including the mayors office in New York, to learn what they are discovering as they conduct this investigation, and I’ll have more to say about it when we actually know some facts.” | “Obviously, we need to do everything we can to support our first responders — also to pray for the victims. We have to let this investigation unfold. We’ve been in touch with various officials, including the mayors office in New York, to learn what they are discovering as they conduct this investigation, and I’ll have more to say about it when we actually know some facts.” |
| Clinton was asked to respond to Donald Trump’s immediate characterisation of the explosion as a “bomb”, less than an hour after it was first reported. | Clinton was asked to respond to Donald Trump’s immediate characterisation of the explosion as a “bomb”, less than an hour after it was first reported. |
| “Well, I think it’s important to know the facts about any incident like this,” she said. “That’s why it’s critical to support the first responders, the investigators, who are looking into it, trying to determine what did happen. I think it’s always wiser to wait until you have information before making conclusions, because we are just in the beginning stages of trying to determine what happened.” | “Well, I think it’s important to know the facts about any incident like this,” she said. “That’s why it’s critical to support the first responders, the investigators, who are looking into it, trying to determine what did happen. I think it’s always wiser to wait until you have information before making conclusions, because we are just in the beginning stages of trying to determine what happened.” |
| She was asked what it might mean for the state of the presidential race. | She was asked what it might mean for the state of the presidential race. |
| “I’m just concerned about any kind of incident that happens anywhere in our country, and I think we should again withhold judgement until we know more about what happened — what the likely motivation might have been and obviously do everything we can to determine who was behind these incidents. I don’t think it’s time to think about anything else.” | “I’m just concerned about any kind of incident that happens anywhere in our country, and I think we should again withhold judgement until we know more about what happened — what the likely motivation might have been and obviously do everything we can to determine who was behind these incidents. I don’t think it’s time to think about anything else.” |
| She had just given a speech at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s annual awards dinner in Washington, at which president Barack Obama gave the keynote address. But she said the two did not discuss the blast in their “very short” conversation. | She had just given a speech at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s annual awards dinner in Washington, at which president Barack Obama gave the keynote address. But she said the two did not discuss the blast in their “very short” conversation. |
| Although Clinton mentioned the pipe bomb that detonated in New Jersey early on Saturday morning, she said it “would not be appropriate to speculate” as to whether the Chelsea blast was the result of a coordinated effort. (Authorities have said there is not yet a specific link between the two incidents.) | Although Clinton mentioned the pipe bomb that detonated in New Jersey early on Saturday morning, she said it “would not be appropriate to speculate” as to whether the Chelsea blast was the result of a coordinated effort. (Authorities have said there is not yet a specific link between the two incidents.) |
| “Let’s try to figure out as much as we can by having the experts and professionals go through this and try to determine what you have to in order to trace it back and see who’s behind it.” | “Let’s try to figure out as much as we can by having the experts and professionals go through this and try to determine what you have to in order to trace it back and see who’s behind it.” |
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| Second device on West 27th St appears to be pressure cooker | Second device on West 27th St appears to be pressure cooker |
| There are several reports that the second device found on West 27th Street is a pressure cooker. | |
| After the explosion on 23rd Street and Sixth Avenue in Chelsea on 8.30pm on Saturday, a “possible secondary device” was found a few blocks away. | |
| J Peter Donald, the assistant commissioner for communication and public information for NYPD, described the device as a “suspicious package” in an update posted to Twitter at about midnight local time and asked residents of the street to “stay away from windows” as it was cleared. | |
| Update on West 27th Street in Manhattan pic.twitter.com/PHjcTCXoER | Update on West 27th Street in Manhattan pic.twitter.com/PHjcTCXoER |
| The Wall Street Journal has reported that a law enforcement official said the second device was a pressure cooker, with wiring and a cellphone attached, inside a plastic bag. | The Wall Street Journal has reported that a law enforcement official said the second device was a pressure cooker, with wiring and a cellphone attached, inside a plastic bag. |
| ABC, Fox News, NY1, Associated Press, and CNN have said the same. (Earlier, CNN was among the first outlets to rule out the possibility that the blast on 23rd St was a gas explosion.) | ABC, Fox News, NY1, Associated Press, and CNN have said the same. (Earlier, CNN was among the first outlets to rule out the possibility that the blast on 23rd St was a gas explosion.) |
| Reports of the apparent pressure-cooker bomb have prompted social media users to make connections to the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013, but authorities have been clear that there is no evidence of any links to terrorism at this stage. | Reports of the apparent pressure-cooker bomb have prompted social media users to make connections to the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013, but authorities have been clear that there is no evidence of any links to terrorism at this stage. |
| “There is no specific and credible threat against New York City in this point of time from any terror organisation,” said mayor Bill de Blasio earlier. | “There is no specific and credible threat against New York City in this point of time from any terror organisation,” said mayor Bill de Blasio earlier. |
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| New York Police Department news has circulated the remarks prepared for the commissioner, James O’Neill, apparently predating the presser held after 11pm: | New York Police Department news has circulated the remarks prepared for the commissioner, James O’Neill, apparently predating the presser held after 11pm: |
| At around 8:30 P.M. this evening, officers from the 10th Precinct were on routine patrol, driving westbound on 23rd Street, when they witnessed a large explosion in front of 131 West 23rd Street. The officers immediately called for additional units and ambulances. | At around 8:30 P.M. this evening, officers from the 10th Precinct were on routine patrol, driving westbound on 23rd Street, when they witnessed a large explosion in front of 131 West 23rd Street. The officers immediately called for additional units and ambulances. |
| The NYPD bomb squad and the FBI joint terrorism task force were requested to respond. As of this time, the exact cause of this explosion has not been determined. Investigation into this incident is active at this time and an extensive search is being conducted. The area around the explosion site is being treated as a crime scene. | |
| As of this time, there is no evidence to indicate that this explosion is a result of any natural gas cause. Again, the exact nature and cause of this explosion has not yet been determined. As of the most recent information, there have been 27 injuries reported. [Note: This figure was updated to 29.] One of these injuries may be considered serious. The fire department is currently assessing the extent of any possible structural damage resulting from this explosion. | |
| As further information is developed, we will provide updates. At this point, anyone with potential information about the incident is asked to call NYPD CrimeStoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS. | As further information is developed, we will provide updates. At this point, anyone with potential information about the incident is asked to call NYPD CrimeStoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS. |
| As several media commentators have remarked, this is O’Neill’s first test as police commissioner – he assumed the role on 16 September. After William Bratton unexpectedly announced his resignation on 2 August, mayor Bill de Blasio immediately announced that O’Neill would replace him as the city’s 38th commissioner. | |
| O’Neill – Brooklyn born and bred – began his career in the New York City transit police department in 1983 and eventually rose to chief of patrol in 2014. | |
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| The New York Times has reported that the White House has issued a brief statement confirming that President Obama has been briefed on the developing situation in New York. | The New York Times has reported that the White House has issued a brief statement confirming that President Obama has been briefed on the developing situation in New York. |
| “The president has been apprised of the explosion in New York City, the cause of which remains under investigation. The president will be updated as additional information becomes available.” | “The president has been apprised of the explosion in New York City, the cause of which remains under investigation. The president will be updated as additional information becomes available.” |
| Hillary Clinton’s campaign said she was informed of the blast after she gave a speech at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s annual awards dinner. | Hillary Clinton’s campaign said she was informed of the blast after she gave a speech at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s annual awards dinner. |
| Donald Trump, campaigning in Colorado Springs, was the first to respond. He spoke of a “bomb” in New York just 45 minutes after the explosion was first reported – “before the authorities had made any determinations about what had happened and while the situation was still in flux”, as the Times notes. | Donald Trump, campaigning in Colorado Springs, was the first to respond. He spoke of a “bomb” in New York just 45 minutes after the explosion was first reported – “before the authorities had made any determinations about what had happened and while the situation was still in flux”, as the Times notes. |
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| Possible second device on 27th St a 'suspicious package' | Possible second device on 27th St a 'suspicious package' |
| J Peter Donald, the assistant commissioner for communication and public information for NYPD, who earlier confirmed the discovery of a possible second device, has tweeted an update asking residents of West 27th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues to “stay away from windows”. | J Peter Donald, the assistant commissioner for communication and public information for NYPD, who earlier confirmed the discovery of a possible second device, has tweeted an update asking residents of West 27th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues to “stay away from windows”. |
| Update on West 27th Street in Manhattan pic.twitter.com/PHjcTCXoER | Update on West 27th Street in Manhattan pic.twitter.com/PHjcTCXoER |
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| Here’s mayor Bill de Blasio’s introduction to the the recent press conference that concluded in the last hour. The entire presser was broadcast on Facebook Live and can be watched on the NYPD’s page. | Here’s mayor Bill de Blasio’s introduction to the the recent press conference that concluded in the last hour. The entire presser was broadcast on Facebook Live and can be watched on the NYPD’s page. |
| “Tonight New York City experienced a very serious incident. All elements of our first responders have been a part of the operation ... all hands are on deck. Injuries are significant ... At this point we can confirm that none of those injured are likely to die. | “Tonight New York City experienced a very serious incident. All elements of our first responders have been a part of the operation ... all hands are on deck. Injuries are significant ... At this point we can confirm that none of those injured are likely to die. |
| “We also want to be upfront saying that there is no evidence that there is a terror connection to this incident. This is preliminary information, this is something that we will be investigating very carefully, but there is no evidence at this point of a terror connection. | “We also want to be upfront saying that there is no evidence that there is a terror connection to this incident. This is preliminary information, this is something that we will be investigating very carefully, but there is no evidence at this point of a terror connection. |
| “I also want to affirm that based on what we know at this hour there is no specific connection to the incident in New Jersey. It is again too early to say anything definitive on those questions but there’s no specific evidence of a connection at this point. | “I also want to affirm that based on what we know at this hour there is no specific connection to the incident in New Jersey. It is again too early to say anything definitive on those questions but there’s no specific evidence of a connection at this point. |
| “I want to say more broadly, there is no specific and credible threat against New York city in this point of time, from any terror organisation … But we do want to be very clear. The early indications, the initial indications is that this was an intentional act. | “I want to say more broadly, there is no specific and credible threat against New York city in this point of time, from any terror organisation … But we do want to be very clear. The early indications, the initial indications is that this was an intentional act. |
| “We’re going to have a lot more to say in the coming hours as we have more detailed analysis ... I want to assure all New Yorkers that the NYPD and other agencies are at full alert and that our anti-terror capacity in particular is at full alert … | “We’re going to have a lot more to say in the coming hours as we have more detailed analysis ... I want to assure all New Yorkers that the NYPD and other agencies are at full alert and that our anti-terror capacity in particular is at full alert … |
| “I want to be clear, whatever the cause, whatever the intention here, New Yorkers will not be intimidated. We are not going to let anyone change who we are or how we go about our lives. We have the best police force in the country … making sure we can be safe here.” | “I want to be clear, whatever the cause, whatever the intention here, New Yorkers will not be intimidated. We are not going to let anyone change who we are or how we go about our lives. We have the best police force in the country … making sure we can be safe here.” |
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| Police commissioner James O’Neill confirmed that the explosion occurred in front of 131 West 23rd St – the King David Gallery, an interior design shop specialising in glass and mirror products. | Police commissioner James O’Neill confirmed that the explosion occurred in front of 131 West 23rd St – the King David Gallery, an interior design shop specialising in glass and mirror products. |
| Authorities with flashlights can be seen outside the gallery in the first ten seconds of this clip posted to YouTube on Saturday night. | Authorities with flashlights can be seen outside the gallery in the first ten seconds of this clip posted to YouTube on Saturday night. |
| Camelia Entekhabifard, a political commentator and author, was tweeting from the scene. An observer told her that the gallery had been “shattered” in the explosion, and the owner had watched it on a webcam at home. | Camelia Entekhabifard, a political commentator and author, was tweeting from the scene. An observer told her that the gallery had been “shattered” in the explosion, and the owner had watched it on a webcam at home. |
| An observer told me The King David gallery 6Ave & 23st shattered by explosion.The owner saw that from webcam at home. #Chelsea #Manhattan | An observer told me The King David gallery 6Ave & 23st shattered by explosion.The owner saw that from webcam at home. #Chelsea #Manhattan |
| She said 125 23rd St, “an old hotel”, had been demolished in the blast. | She said 125 23rd St, “an old hotel”, had been demolished in the blast. |
| Also in the vicinity of the explosion was an Associated Blind Housing facility at 135 W. 23rd St. | Also in the vicinity of the explosion was an Associated Blind Housing facility at 135 W. 23rd St. |
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| This clip from a security camera posted to Twitter purports to show the moment the explosion occurred – at the 23-second mark. | This clip from a security camera posted to Twitter purports to show the moment the explosion occurred – at the 23-second mark. |
| Video shows moment of IED Explosion at W 23 St & 6th Ave in Manhattan pic.twitter.com/O270bZWOzF | Video shows moment of IED Explosion at W 23 St & 6th Ave in Manhattan pic.twitter.com/O270bZWOzF |
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