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Man Arrested After Throwing Flaming Liquid on NYC Subway Rider

Suspect faces multiple charges for the unprovoked attack that left victim with severe burns.

  • Nile Taylor, 49, allegedly set a cup of liquid on fire and threw it at a 23-year-old man.
  • The victim shielded his fiancée and cousin, suffering burns on approximately 30% of his body.
  • Taylor was quickly apprehended after police tracked a stolen cellphone to his location.
  • Authorities linked Taylor to a similar arson attack on a subway platform in February.
  • The incident has heightened concerns about safety in New York City's subway system.
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