Traditionally dressed Muslim woman set on fire in Midtown; police investigate possible hate crime

[ellenrr]

Source: New York Daily News

A 36-year-old Scottish tourist wearing traditional Muslim garb had her blouse set on fire in a bizarre incident outside a pricey Fifth Ave. boutique, police sources said Monday.

The victim noticed the sleeve of her blouse was charred and smoldering and was not badly hurt in the Saturday night attack, just hours before the ceremony marking the 15-year anniversary of 9/11.

But the attacker got away, and the NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force is trying to determine if it was motivated by bias toward Muslims.

The incident happened just after 9 p.m. as the woman was window shopping on Fifth Ave. by Valentino near E. 55th St.

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/exclusive-traditionally-dressed-muslim-woman-set-fire-article-1.2789052

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"Possible" hate crime!?

[sarae]

1. Horrible...

Trump should be held accountable for these crimes, too.

[Renew Deal]

2. This is one block from Trump Tower

Where the campaign is run. But I don't think he's the only one responsible here.

[baldguy]

3. Deplorable Donald's minions expressing themselves.

[Sherman A1]

4. Happy that she was not seriously injured

as to it being a hate crime, well most likely it was, but hopefully the investigation will produce evidence one way or another.