New York Attack: 8 Dead And 11 Injured

8 people have died after a ute drove into pedestrians and cyclists, near the World Trade Centre site in New York. More than 11 people have sustained injuries, 4 of the injured victims were hit by the driver whilst in a school bus.

The attack happened at 3pm local time near Stuyvesant High School in Lower Manhattan.

29-year-old Sayfullo Saipov left the vehicle, after driving into a school bus, armed with replica guns. Police shot and arrested the man shortly after he exited the ute.

Saipov is expected to survive his injuries.