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Trump trial live: Court resumes after man sets himself on fire outside courthouse - BBC News Trump trial live: Court resumes after man sets himself on fire outside courthouse - BBC News
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Here’s what we know after New York law enforcement's update on the man who set himself on fire across from the Manhattan courthouse where Trump is on trial. We've heard more about the fire incident that happened across the street from the courthouse where Donald Trump is standing trial.
Authorities have identified the man as Maxwell Azzarello - a resident of St Augustine, Florida, who was born in 1987. Law enforcement officials have emphasised that it occurred in Collect Pond Park, a small green space with a reflecting pool that is open to the public.
It appears he arrived in New York sometime after the 13th and his family was unaware that he was here. Officials do not believe that he was targeting any person or group. Because the park remained open, they said that the fire incident was not considered a security breach of the perimeter that they established around the courthouse.
For now, they believe Azzarello is a conspiracy theorist driven to this act by his views. His social media posts and the pamphlets he tossed out just ahead of the fire are the basis for this conclusion, but they said that the investigation is just beginning. Nevertheless, officials said they remain very concerned, will review security protocols and consider adding additional resources. They said that they may even close the park during the trial if necessary.
Azzarello is at hospital - alive and intubated - but in critical condition. Everyone involved in Trump's case has been notified, authorities said.
The trial is back on track and continuing on schedule without interruption.
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