An individual was apprehended for supposedly igniting a stranger's shirt in the US.

A man has found himself in hot water after being arrested for a disturbing incident in a New York City subway station. The police have accused him of throwing a "flammable substance" at a stranger, causing the victim's shirt to catch on fire. Nile Taylor, 49, is now facing multiple charges, including assault, arson, and reckless endangerment.

According to the New York Police Department, the incident took place at around 2:45pm on a Saturday as a train was pulling into the Houston Street station in Manhattan. The suspect, who was unknown to the victim, quickly fled the scene. However, thanks to the quick response of the NYPD, he was apprehended nearby.

The victim, a 23-year-old man, suffered a burn on his upper torso and was taken to the hospital in stable condition. Sadly, he was not the only one affected by this senseless act. A 22-year-old woman was also injured, although the extent of her injuries is currently unknown.

This is not the first time that Taylor has been in trouble with the law. In fact, the NYPD believes he may have been involved in a similar incident earlier this year. On February 5, he was arrested for allegedly throwing a "lit container of flammable liquid" at a group of people on a train platform at the West 28th Street station in Manhattan.

Thankfully, no one was hurt in that incident. However, Taylor is now facing charges of attempted assault, reckless endangerment, and arson as a result. The police do not yet have a motive for these disturbing actions.

At this time, it is not known when Taylor will appear in court or if he has retained a lawyer. CNN has reached out to him for comment but has not received a response. As this story continues to develop, the NYPD is urging anyone with information to come forward.

In the meantime, the police are reminding everyone to stay vigilant and report any suspicious behavior. This is a stark reminder that even in a busy city like New York, we must always be aware of our surroundings. Let's all do our part to keep our communities safe and secure.

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