A series of suspected anti‑Muslim violent attacks in Scotland's capital has left five men injured, and counter‑terrorism officers are now investigating. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has strongly condemned the attacks.
Police Scotland confirmed on June 20 that a 36‑year‑old white Scottish man had been arrested, stressing that public safety is no longer under threat. Footage circulating online showed a shirtless man wielding a large weapon openly roaming the streets of Edinburgh, damaging a petrol station and smashing the door of a pizza shop. He was later subdued by officers who arrived at the scene and pinned him to the ground, during which he was heard shouting that he was "protecting the country."
In a statement, police said they had received multiple reports on the evening of June 19 of a series of violent attacks across the city, involving intimidation, robbery, and vandalism, which left five men injured. The victims, aged between 22 and 39, were taken to the hospital; three required admission but are all in stable condition with non‑life‑threatening injuries. Police said the counter‑terrorism unit and other officers are fully involved in the joint investigation.
Starmer later posted on social media, describing the violence as absolutely shocking. He said the suspect was apparently motivated by religious hatred against Muslims, stressing that such hate crimes will not be tolerated and that those responsible will face the full force of the law.
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