Molotov cocktails
Coverage of Molotov cocktails in the Nexus archive.
- Man arrested with Molotov cocktails, map of area including Orland Park mosque: police
An Oak Lawn man faces charges after being found with eight Molotov cocktails and a map of the area that included a local mosque.
- Man found with backpack full of Molotov cocktails during arrest in Mokena: police
An Oak Lawn man was arrested in Mokena with a backpack containing Molotov cocktails during a police encounter near the intersection of 191st. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. on Saturday, leading to criminal charges.
- Queens man charged with throwing Molotov cocktails at 2 houses of worship
A Queens man, Yogesh Sayrange, was arrested and charged with arson after allegedly throwing Molotov cocktails at two houses of worship in Queens and a Brooklyn business. Authorities linked the incidents to a firebombing spree.
- Man arrested after Molotov cocktails tossed at 2 Queens religious buildings, police say
A 36-year-old man was arrested after police reported he threw Molotov cocktails at two houses of worship in Queens. The incident occurred in the borough of Queens, and the suspect is currently in custody.
- Suspect busted after Molotov cocktails hurled at two religious buildings in Queens
A suspect was arrested after Molotov cocktails were thrown at two religious buildings in Queens. Police reported no damages or injuries.
- Man arrested after throwing Molotov cocktails at 2 Queens religious buildings, police say
A man was arrested after throwing Molotov cocktails at two religious buildings in Queens, according to police. Investigators are examining the motive and whether additional attacks were planned.
- Molotov cocktails thrown at churches in Queens, one in custody: NYPD
Molotov cocktails were thrown at churches in Queens on Wednesday night, leading to the arrest of a 36-year-old man. The first incident occurred just before midnight at 97-44 75th Street, where the suspect attempted to set fire to a building with an incendiary device.
- Moment Belfast rioter sets himself on fire as gang hurls Molotov cocktails at house: Police say 12 officers were injured and 16 people arrested during second night of violence
A Belfast rioter set himself on fire as a gang hurled Molotov cocktails at a house. Police reported 12 officers injured and 16 people arrested during the second night of violence.
- Israeli settlers attack historic Christian village of Taybeh
Israeli settlers attacked the historic Christian village of Taybeh in the occupied West Bank, setting fields on fire and targeting Palestinian homes by opening fire and throwing Molotov cocktails, according to local sources and a tweet by Middle East Eye.
- Stabbing attack thwarted in north, hours after IDF kills Palestinian firebomber
A soldier thwarted a stabbing attack by a would-be assailant outside a police station in Western Galilee, hours after Israeli military forces killed a Palestinian firebomber who hurled Molotov cocktails on a West Bank highway. Troops are searching for remaining suspects linked to the incidents.