Twitch influencer Kai Cenat charged with inciting riot in New York City this afternoon

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Twitch streamer Kai Cenat will be hit with a slew of charges for organizing a mob of young fans that sent several people to the hospital and left multiple police cruisers trashed Friday.

The influencer, who has more than 20 million followers, will face two counts of inciting a riot and unlawful assembly, as well as other unspecified charges, NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey said at a press conference.

The 21-year-old live streamer hadn’t obtained a permit for his gaming accessory giveaway in Union Square Friday afternoon, which quickly morphed into violent chaos as thousands of young fans stormed the surrounding streets.

Sixty-five others were taken into custody throughout the three-hour melee, 30 of whom were juveniles.

Videos show the rioters tossing cones, bottles and rocks at one another, as well as innocent passersby and responding officers.

According to Maddrey, at least three cops and four civilians were injured in the anarchy.

One 17-year-old was taken to the hospital with what authorities initially believed was a gunshot wound, but later discovered the injuries were sustained after the teen was hit with fireworks that a rioter tossed into the crowd.

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