At least eight people have been killed in New York after the driver of a truck mowed down people on a cycle path in Lower Manhattan.

• "Earlier a vehicle entered the West St. pedestrian/bike path a few blocks north of Chambers St.
• "The vehicle struck multiple people on the path. There are several fatalities and numerous people injured.
• "The vehicle continued south striking another vehicle. The suspect exited the vehicle displaying imitation firearms & was shot by NYPD
• "The suspect is in custody. This is preliminary, more information to follow."