A man set himself on fire in a park opposite the courthouse in New York during the ongoing criminal trial of former president Donald Trump.
According to CNN, the man poured a liquid over himself and set himself on fire.
Police officers arrived and extinguished the flame after bystanders screamed and tried to help and the man was then carried into an ambulance and driven away.
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It was initially unclear why he set himself on fire.
The incident took place in Collect Pond Park, directly opposite the courthouse where the criminal trial of Trump is currently taking place.
The courthouse is extensively cordoned off and numerous police officers are on permanent duty there