Pride Flag Burned at Manhattan Restaurant – NBC New York

NEW YORK — An LGTQB+ pride flag outside a Manhattan restaurant was set ablaze with intent, New York City Police said.

Firefighters were called to the Little Prince restaurant on Prince Street near 6th Avenue in Soho around 1:30 a.m. Monday.

A camera installed inside a neighboring building appears to capture the suspected arsonist jumping out of a car and lighting the flag with a lighter before running off. Councilman Erik Bottcher tweeted the video.

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Hate in SoHo: Last night this person set fire to the pride flag hanging outside Little Prince restaurant, causing the front of the restaurant to go up in flames. Anyone with info on this should call the Crime Stoppers tip line at 800-577-TIPS.

At 11AM we will re-hang the flag. pic.twitter.com/ydlXKGBJB1

— NYC Council Member Erik Bottcher (@ebottcher) February 20, 2023

The flames caused some minor damage to the front of the restaurant, but no injuries were reported. Police say they are looking for the suspect.

Community members gathered around 11 am Monday to raise another pride flag at the restaurant.