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Man held over New York bomb plot | Man held over New York bomb plot |
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A man suspected of attempting to detonate a car bomb in New York's Times Square has been arrested. | |
Faisal Shahzad, a US citizen of Pakistani origin, is due to appear in court in Manhattan later. | |
US Attorney General Eric Holder said he was arrested at John F Kennedy Airport attempting to board a flight to Dubai. | |
A car containing a bomb made from fertiliser, fireworks, petrol and propane gas tanks was left in Times Square on Saturday. | |
The dark-coloured Nissan Pathfinder was left parked in Times Square with its engine running and its hazard lights flashing. | |
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 HolderUS 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." | 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. | He urged the American people to "remain vigilant" and report anything suspicious to the authorities. |
Mr Holder said the attempted car bombing "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." | He added: "It's clear that the intent behind this terrorist act was to kill Americans." |
Times Square was packed with tourists and theatregoers 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. | 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". | Officials said the bomb was crude, but could have sparked a "significant fireball". |