At least 63 people were arrested during NBA championship celebrations in New York City, following the Knicks' title win, according to an N12 report citing US media. The unrest included at least four stabbings and one shooting incident.
The New York Knicks' first NBA championship in 53 years, clinched Monday night against the San Antonio Spurs, touched off a second night of unrest across the city. N12 reports that at least 63 people were detained in riots across New York, with police documenting four stabbings and one shooting. The violence follows earlier disturbances reported by The Zioneer overnight, including the torching of a school bus and fan clashes in Times Square. As of this report, the extent of injuries and any fatalities remain unconfirmed.
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