NEW York was today rocked by a suspected ISIS-inspired pipe bomb terror attack carried out at a subway station near Times Square which three victims injured.

The suspect, named as Akayed Ullah, 27, from Bangladesh, strapped the device to his body using Velcro-style fixing before "deliberately" detonating it as he walked through the Port Authority Bus Terminal.

16 The suspect was apprehended by cops after the blast

The rush hour blast, which ripped through the busy terminal at 7.20am this morning, has been described as an attempted terror attack by cops.

Dramatic video footage shows the moment the device explodes sending a cloud of smoke up into the packed station.

Former New York Police commissioner Bill Bratton has told MSNBC that Ullah was inspired by ISIS, a detail officials have yet to confirm.

Police have said the suspect, who was reportedly taken to Bellevue Hospital, suffered burns and wounds to his body after the bomb detonated in the packed transport hub.

A picture of the suspect shows him being restrained on the floor with his clothes ripped and cuts to his body.

The three people have were wounded suffered minor injuries including ringing in the ears and headaches.

Ullah carried out the depraved attack in a bid to exact revenge for Israeli actions in Palestine, reports CNN citing a police source.

The Bangladeshi reportedly told cops that he wanted vengeance for attacks in Gaza— where four people have been killed amid protests since President Trump declared Jerusalem the capital of Israel.

16 Akayed Ullah, pictured being stretchered away following the bomb attack, has worked as a cabbie and lives in Brooklyn with his parents

16 Suspect Akayed Ullah has been detained by New York cops after attempting to carry out a bomb attack Credit: Reuters

16 The suspected terrorist was taken to Bellevue Hospital where he is being treated for serious burns to his body and hands Credit: Twitter

16 Police have named the suspect as 27-year-old Akayed Ullah - this is reportedly the ID he was carrying Credit: Twitter

16 Police said the suspect had used a Velcro-style fixing to attach the pipe bomb to himself Credit: Twitter

16 Emergency crews at the scene close to New York's Times Square Credit: EPA

16 The FBI and bomb squads have been pictured at the scene of the blast Credit: AFP or licensors

16 The bus terminal is the biggest in America with millions passing through each year Credit: Getty - Contributor

16 The attacker targeted one of the city's busiest transport hubs Credit: Reuters

16 Police have described the blast as an attempted terror attack Credit: Reuters

New York Police Commissioner James O'Neill confirms it was an 'attempted terrorist attack' in Times Square, New York City

Describing the device FBI spokesman John Miller said: "The device is based on a pipe bomb, it was fixed on his person and was a combination of Velcro and zip ties"

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo described the device as "amateur level" and said the attacker learned to make the bomb online.

Cops briefly spoke to Ullah, who told them he made the explosive device at the electrical company where he works, reports the New York Post.

The suspect reportedly arrived in the country seven years ago and was recently living in Brooklyn and working as a cab driver.

A person briefed on the investigation said Ullah arrived in America on an F-4 visa, a preferential visa available for those with family in the US who are citizens.

The blast erupted in a passageway leading to train platforms, when many would have been heading to work and was captured on CCTV.

What we know so far:

A pipe bomb exploded at Port Authority Bus Terminal, close to Times Square in New York at 7.30am local time this morning

Cops said the suspect had a bomb strapped to him

The explosion left three victims with minor injuries and the suspect with serious wounds

The suspect has been officially named as Akayed Ullah, 27

Ex-New York Police commissioner Bill Bratton earlier said the suspect was a Bangladeshi national who was inspired by ISIS

Police have described the incident as a “terror-related incident”

16 A graphic showing where the 'ISIS-inspired' bomb attack took place in New York City

16 One man has been taken into custody with reports he had 'low-tech' a pipe bomb strapped to him Credit: Reuters

New York police announce suspect bomber is in custody and is the only person injured in Times Square attack

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo told a press conference: "There was an effectively low-tech device. There were several injuries, we hope minor. And it was handled extraordinarily well.

"There was a disruption in train and bus service while a sweep was being done. That’s all being restored now."

He continued: "This is New York. The reality is that we are a target by many who would like to make a statement against democracy, against freedom.

"We have the statue of liberty in our harbour and that makes us an international target. We understand that.

"Anyone can go on the internet and download garbage and vileness about how to put together an amateur-level explosive device.

"And that’s a reality that we live with."

The New York Post, citing police sources, said "wires" were seen protruding from the suspect's body in the aftermath of the blast, a detail which police have yet to comment on.

NYPD Commissioner James O'Neill has confirmed that the suspect "did make statements" but has not revealed any details of what was said.

16 Armed cops at the scene after reports of an explosion at a major traffic terminal Credit: Twitter

16 Commuters evacuate the busy interchange, which is America's largest bus terminal Credit: Reuters

16 Several people have reportedly been injured in the blast close to Times Square Credit: Twitter

Loud blast reportedly heard inside bus terminal sparking ‘stampede’ in New York

Witnesses reported a stampede as panicked commuters rushed to escape the scene.

The bomb squad and FBI officers were quickly pictured at 42nd Street and 8th Avenue where the blast was heard.

Cops, fire crews and paramedics remain at the scene and President Trump and the city's mayor have been briefed.

The bus terminal has been reopened as investigations continue.

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie said he has ordered extra security at mass transit hubs in his state.

The explosion came just days after ISIS issued a specific threat against popular tourist spot Times Square.

Port Authority Bus Terminal is the largest in America with more than 65million people passing through each year.

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