Three incidents targeting Palestinians and Jews reported in New York, police say

Investigation comes amid heightened tensions in the city around the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas

Police in New York are investigating at least three incidents targeting Palestinians and Jews in the city amid heightened tensions around the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

A series of attacks and threats were reported across the city on Wednesday night. Earlier this week mayor Eric Adams said that New York police were on high alert" for potential violence inspired by the latest Middle Eastern conflict.