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Times Square bomb plot 'arrest' Man held over New York bomb plot
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US investigators have arrested a suspect in an attempted car bomb attack in New York City, police sources say. A man suspected of attempting to detonate a car bomb in New York City has been arrested.
The arrest follows reports that police had discovered the identity of a man who bought the car used in the plot. US Attorney General Eric Holder named the man as Faisal Shahzad, a US citizen of Pakistani origin.
The vehicle was left in New York's Times Square on Saturday with a bomb made from fertiliser, fireworks, petrol and propane gas tanks. He was arrested at John F Kennedy airport in New York attempting to board a flight to Dubai, Mr Holder said.
The vehicle was left in Times Square on Saturday with a bomb made from fertiliser, fireworks, petrol and propane gas tanks.
The bomb was discovered and dismantled before it could explode.The bomb was discovered and dismantled before it could explode.
It's clear that the intent behind this terrorist act was to kill Americans Eric Holder US Attorney General New York spooked but defiant Eyewitnesses to evacuation Profile: Times Square
Mr Holder told a news conference that investigators were pursuing "a number of leads", adding: "We will not rest until we have brought everyone responsible to justice."
He urged the American people to "remain vigilant" and report anything suspicious to the authorities.
A dark-coloured Nissan Pathfinder was left parked in Times Square on Saturday evening with its engine running and its hazard lights flashing, with a home-made bomb inside.
Mr Holder said it "would have been a deadly attack had it been successful".
He added: "It's clear that the intent behind this terrorist act was to kill Americans."
Times Square was packed with tourists and theatre-goers when a street vendor raised the alarm.
Police evacuated a wide area of the district and closed subway lines, while a controlled explosion was carried out.
Officials said the bomb was crude, but could have sparked a "significant fireball".