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Clashes reported after Charlie Kirk statue unveiled in Times Square

Supporters and protesters reportedly clashed following the unveiling of a statue honouring Charlie Kirk in New York’s Times Square.

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Adrian Cole
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Source: Al Jazeera Global News · View original source
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UNITED STATES

The unveiling of a statue honouring Charlie Kirk in New York’s Times Square was followed by clashes between supporters and protesters, according to Al Jazeera Global News.

The incident was reported on 11 September 2026, but the available source material does not provide a more precise time.

No details have been provided about the number of people involved, injuries, arrests or property damage.

The source package does not identify who organised the unveiling, or provide information about the statue’s ownership or design.

The cause of the clashes remains unclear based on the available reporting.

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