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5 hurt in Edinburgh attacks that appeared to target Muslims
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- Five men were injured in attacks in Edinburgh that appeared to target Muslims, prompting a counterterrorism investigation by Police Scotland.
- A 36-year-old man was arrested following multiple reports of attacks in the west and north of the city; three victims required hospital treatment but none had life-threatening injuries.
- The Muslim Engagement and Development charity confirmed several victims are Muslim, with two men attacked after attending mosque prayers, highlighting concerns within the community.
- Videos circulated on social media showed a shirtless man wielding a weapon and later being restrained by police while shouting about “protecting the country.”
- Authorities and community leaders condemned the attacks, emphasizing that such violence stems from harmful political rhetoric and affirming that Scotland rejects racism and faith-based hate.
