Black Lives Matter co-founder threatens 'riots' and 'bloodshed' on the streets of New York

A Black Lives Matter leader has threatened 'riots' and 'bloodshed' in the streets if Mayor-elect Eric Adams reinstates the NYPD's anti-crime units.

The comments came from New York BLM co-founder Hawk Newsome after debating Adams during a contentious closed-door sit-down event with the incoming Democrat leader.

While Adams was able to make headway with the activists on his plans to fight poverty in the black community when he takes office, the former NYPD captain vowed to bring back the controversial anti-crime units composed of about 600 plainclothes officers that target violent crimes - something BLM was angry about.

Adams and Newsome also clashed about accountability, with the mayor-elect hitting back at the activist and saying he, too, needs to be held accountable - not just sit back and make demands.