Chaos unfolds among crowd gathered in NYC park for influencer’s event

Police are urging New York residents to avoid Manhattan’s Union Square after a huge crowd gathered for a reported gaming console giveaway by YouTuber Kai Cenat. There were chaotic scenes as 1,000 people crammed into the park ahead of an anticipated appearance by Mr Cenat at 4pm. Images on social media showed fights breaking out, people throwing objects and tearing down barriers. An NYPD spokesperson said there had been no arrests or injuries reported. Due to police activity, avoid the area surrounding Union Square Park & use alternate routes. Expect a police presence in the area and residual traffic delays. pic.twitter.com/YNicYTL793 – NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) August 4, 2023 A huge crowd gathered in Union Square for a giveaway by YouTuber Kai Cenat NBC New York