Teenagers Vandalize Scientology Church In Times Square
Approximately 50 masked young people entered a Scientology church in Times Square through a locked side door and rampaged through the facility. The group broke chairs and tables and threw books during the incident. One security guard sustained a minor leg injury from being kicked. A staff member was reportedly targeted with a racial slur. The incident is believed to be part of a viral TikTok trend originating in Los Angeles. Police reported that a 30-year-old man, believed to be a security guard, was injured during the incident. One of the teenagers involved posted footage of the mayhem on TikTok. Similar incidents have reportedly occurred at Scientology locations in Los Angeles. Approximately 50 teenagers forced entry into the Church of Scientology on West 46th Street near Times Square. The group knocked over furniture, threw books, and disrupted a seminar.
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“Police say about 50 rowdy, masked young people rushed in through a locked side door and rampaged through the place, breaking chairs and tables and throwing down books.”
“Scientology in Times Square yesterday and trashed the place. Police say a 30-year-old man believed to be a security guard was also injured.”
“A rampaging group of young people in masks and hoodies stormed right through a locked side door and rushed through the building, busting up the place, trashing furniture and throwing stuff around.”
“Teens storm Scientology church in New York in latest ‘speed running’ incident”
“About 50 teens forced their way into the Church of Scientology on West 46th Street just after 4:20 yesterday afternoon, knocking over furniture, throwing books, disrupting a seminar.”
“the NYPD is busy today searching for nearly 50 teenagers who pushed their way into the Church of Scientology near Times Square yesterday and trashed the place.”
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