UPDATE: 1 person in custody in New York explosion

December 11, 2017 19:32

The New York City police department today said that they were responding to reports of an explosion in Manhattan's Port Authority, one of the nation's busiest transportation hubs.

Later, the police confirmed that one person is in custody but were not yet identifying the device used.

Multiple reports say the suspect detonated what is believed to be a pipe bomb in the Port Authority.

"Update regarding explosion at 42nd St and 8th Ave, in subway: One male suspect is in custody. No injuries other than suspect at this time. Avoid the area. Subways bypassing #PortAuthority and Times Square Stations. Info is preliminary," the New York City police department said in its official Twitter feed.

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