A man suspected of attempting to detonate a car bomb in New York's Times Square has been arrested. Faisal Shahzad, a US citizen of Pakistani origin, is due to appear in court in Manhattan later. US Attorney General Eric Holder said he was arrested at John F Kennedy Airport attempting to board a flight to Dubai. A car containing a bomb made from fertilizer, fireworks, petrol and propane gas tanks was left in Times Square on Saturday. The dark-coloured Nissan Pathfinder was left parked in Times Square with its engine running and its hazard lights flashing. The bomb was discovered and dismantled before it could explode. Mr Holder told a news conference that investigators were pursuing "a number of leads", adding: "We will not rest until we have brought everyone responsible to justice." He urged the American people to "remain vigilant" and report anything suspicious to the authorities. Mr Holder said the attempted car bombing "would have been a deadly attack had it been successful". He added: "It's clear that the intent behind this terrorist act was to kill Americans." Times Square was packed with tourists and theatregoers when a street vendor raised the alarm. Police evacuated a wide area of the district and closed subway lines, while a controlled explosion was carried out. Officials said the bomb was crude, but could have sparked a "significant fireball". Source: BBC