A man believed to be former President Donald Trump supporter reportedly set himself on fire outside the courtroom in Manhattan where Trump’s hush money trial was being held.
It was gathered that after pouring liquid on himself, the man threw pamphlets in the air in front of reporters who gathered nearby, before setting himself ablaze.
According to the police, the man’s motive is unknown, but eyes witness Julie Berman told reporters “It was hot, and it didn’t make a lot sense.
“The whole thing happened so fast… it took me like 20 seconds to figure out what was going on”.
Another witness said the scene was something “I never wanted to see”.
NYPD investigators were seen collecting pamphlets that the man scattered before self-immolating. They have since deemed the area safe.
Mr Trump was inside the building to attend jury selection, where he is accompanied by a major security detail, but has since left.
There is a massive police presence outside the courtroom due to the trial, and officers quickly ran into the park shouting for a fire extinguisher.
The unidentified man was carried away on a stretcher, his body very badly burned. The police have said he was taken to hospital in a critical condition.
At least four ambulances responded to the scene.
A police news conference is expected later on Friday.
