Dozens arrested in New York violence after Knicks win title
During and after Saturday night’s game, in which the Knicks defeated the Spurs in San Antonio, Texas, tens of thousands of people spilled into New York’s streets, becoming increasingly destructive, the official said.
A fire on a shuttle bus, used to transport spectators for 2026 FIFA World Cup, is extinguished outside the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York, amid celebrations over the New York Knicks’ win over the San Antonio Spurs and World Cup festivities, New York, Jun 14, 2026. (Photo: REUTERS/Ed Ou)
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New York police said Sunday that 63 people were arrested overnight as unruly crowds flooded into the city’s streets to celebrate the Knicks’ first NBA championship in 53 years.
One person was shot and four were stabbed as people bashed police cars with bats, shattering windshields, and set school buses on fire, a New York Police Department spokesperson said.
During and after Saturday night’s game, in which the Knicks defeated the Spurs in San Antonio, Texas, tens of thousands of people spilled into New York’s streets, becoming increasingly destructive, the official said.
Ten police officers were injured, including one who was punched in the face and another who was struck with a glass bottle, police said.
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A 17-year-old who was shot near Manhattan’s Times Square was taken to the hospital in a police car because an ambulance could not get through the streets due to the crowds.
Five school buses were set on fire or destroyed and five police vehicles were severely damaged, as well as several private cars, police said.
Fights broke out, and fans climbed up lamp posts and traffic lights and lit fireworks amid crowds.
The celebrations also coincided with the first match of the FIFA World Cup at MetLife Stadium in neighboring New Jersey, with thousands of fans of the two competing teams, Morocco and Brazil, on the streets of Manhattan.
The destroyed school buses were being used to transport people from the city to the stadium for World Cup games.
Those arrested were charged with assault on a police officer, criminal possession of weapon, disorderly conduct and other charges.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that a parade will be held Thursday to celebrate the Knicks’ victory.
Source: Reuters/fs
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