![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/riot-of-mostly-teens-breaks-out-at-youtubers-giveaway-event-in-nycs-union-square/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/0_Kai-Cenat.jpg&description=We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story. Chaos was seen in New York this evening as a large crowd gathered in New York City's Union Square for a giveaway hosted by YouTibe star Kai Cenat, who has now been arrested. People were seen climbing on vehicles, while others could be seen pulling at construction barriers and throwing objects including at nearby police officers. One person was seen setting off a fire extinguisher and three people could be seen tumbling off a vehicle as it sped away. Smoke was also briefly visible at the scene. Witnesses at the scene reported the nearby Wholefoods had evacuated people through the rear of the building as Cenat was reported to be giving away PlayStation consoles. Local news reports indicate the vehicle carrying Cenat leaving the scene as covered in people. NYPD confirmed the incident and told people to "avoid the area" in an update issued on the social media site X, formerly known as Twitter. An estimated crowd of 2,000 people was reported to be present in the square. Twitch streamer Cenat landed in New York after visiting Japan to perform the giveaway. On his Instagram story, Cenat urged his followers to attend. He wrote: "F**k it, NYC! Tomorrow 8/4 Huge Giveaway At 14 ST Union Square Park 4:00 PM. BE THERE." After chaos ensued, Cenat, who has 6.5million followers on Twitch, posted a video of himself surrounded by hundreds of fans. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story. Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story HERE . Get email updates on the day's biggest stories straight to your inbox by signing up for our newsletters . Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you by following The Mirror every time you see our name. Join The Mirror's WhatsApp Community - CLICK HERE Follow The Mirror on Google News - CLICK HERE and click the star Follow The Mi){kind=link}
YouTube star Kai Cenat is in custody after a chaotic large crowd gathered in New York City’s Union Square. People were seen on cars and climbing on vehicles at the scene
Chaos was seen in New York this evening as a large crowd gathered in New York City’s Union Square for a giveaway hosted by YouTibe star Kai Cenat, who is now in custody.
People were seen climbing on vehicles, while others could be seen pulling at construction barriers and throwing objects including at nearby police officers. Police sources confirmed Cenat is in custody, but it is not clear if he has been arrested or detained.
NYPD issued a level four alert, which would allow up to 1,000 officers to be mobilised to the area. A spokesperson said there had been “numerous” arrests.
One person was seen setting off a fire extinguisher and three people could be seen tumbling off a vehicle as it sped away. Smoke was also briefly visible at the scene.