Times Square Arson Attack Sparks Safety Concerns

A 45-year-old man was set on fire in Times Square early Sunday morning, leaving him with severe burns on his face and body. The incident occurred around 4 a.m. near W. 41st Street and Seventh Avenue, and the victim was transported to New York Presbyterian Cornell Hospital in stable condition. Witnesses reported that an unknown attacker, described as having a medium complexion and wearing blue clothing, poured a flammable substance on the victim before igniting it. The suspect fled the scene, and no arrests have been made as the NYPD continues to investigate whether the attack was random or targeted. This brutal act comes just months after a similar arson incident on a New York subway, raising concerns about public safety in the area. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers, as they seek to apprehend the suspect.