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Edinburgh attack suspect appears motivated by ‘anti-Muslim hatred’, PM says By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments A man has been arrested after the incident (PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. The Prime Minister has condemned the attacks in Edinburgh that have left five people injured, saying the suspect appeared to be motivated by “anti-Muslim hatred”. Counter-terrorism officers were brought in to investigate a series of violent attacks across Edinburgh on Friday and Police Scotland said a 36-year-old white Scottish man had been arrested. The force said there is no further threat to the public. Sir Keir Starmer posted on X, linking to an image of a bare-chested man carrying a large weapon, saying: “Absolutely appalling. No one should face violence on our streets. “The suspect appears to be motivated by anti-Muslim hatred. I will not tolerate this – he will face the full force of the law. “My thoughts are with those who are injured and I thank the police and the emergency services for their re…

People must stand united in condemning Edinburgh attacks, says John Swinney By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments First Minister John Swinney was updated on the investigation into Friday’s incidents by Police Scotland Assistant Chief Constable Catriona Paton (Jane Barlow/PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney insisted there is no place for race-based or faith-based violence in the country after receiving a police briefing on a series of suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh. Mr Swinney was updated on the investigation into Friday’s incidents by Police Scotland Assistant Chief Constable Catriona Paton. Police Scotland has charged a 36-year-old man in connection with attacks that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said appeared to be motivated by “anti-Muslim hatred”. Counter-terrorism officers were brought in to investigate the attacks across the city which left five people injured. The force said on Saturday a white Scottish man had been arrested. It said l…

Police charge man over series of ‘anti-Muslim’ attacks in Edinburgh By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 2 Skip to next photo 1 / 1 Show caption 1 / 1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Police Scotland said a 36-year-old man has been charged in connection with a series of attacks in Edinburgh that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said appeared to be motivated by “anti-Muslim hatred”. Counter-terrorism officers were brought in to investigate the attacks across Edinburgh on Friday which left five people injured. The force said on Saturday a white Scottish man had been arrested. It said late on Saturday night: “A 36-year-old man has been charged in connection with a number of incidents which took place in Edinburgh on Friday, 19 June, 2026. “A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal, and the individual will appear at court in due course.” Sir Keir earlier on Saturday posted on X, linking to an image of a bare-chested man carrying a large weapon, saying: “Absolutely appalling. No…

Man charged after suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh A man is charged by the Scottish police after a series of suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh.

People must stand united in condemning Edinburgh attacks, says John Swinney By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments First Minister John Swinney was updated on the investigation into Friday’s incidents by Police Scotland Assistant Chief Constable Catriona Paton (Jane Barlow/PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney insisted there is no place for race-based or faith-based violence in the country after receiving a police briefing on a series of suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh. Mr Swinney was updated on the investigation into Friday’s incidents by Police Scotland Assistant Chief Constable Catriona Paton. Police Scotland has charged a 36-year-old man in connection with attacks that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said appeared to be motivated by “anti-Muslim hatred”. Counter-terrorism officers were brought in to investigate the attacks across the city which left five people injured. The force said on Saturday a white Scottish man had been arrested. It said l…

Scottish police charge man after apparent anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh <p>Five hurt in series of assaults by armed man seen chasing an Asian man, trying to break into restaurant; Muslim groups blame 'political rhetoric that demonizes entire communities'</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/scottish-police-charge-man-after-apparent-anti-muslim-attacks-in-edinburgh/">Scottish police charge man after apparent anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p> <figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2026/06/DUAL-3-2-1024x640.jpeg" title="Scottish police charge man after apparent anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>

People must stand united in condemning Edinburgh attacks, says John Swinney By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments First Minister John Swinney was updated on the investigation into Friday’s incidents by Police Scotland Assistant Chief Constable Catriona Paton (Jane Barlow/PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney insisted there is no place for race-based or faith-based violence in the country after receiving a police briefing on a series of suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh. Mr Swinney was updated on the investigation into Friday’s incidents by Police Scotland Assistant Chief Constable Catriona Paton. Police Scotland has charged a 36-year-old man in connection with attacks that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said appeared to be motivated by “anti-Muslim hatred”. Counter-terrorism officers were brought in to investigate the attacks across the city which left five people injured. The force said on Saturday a white Scottish man had been arrested. It said l…

Taxi and Uber rider targeted in suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh, say witnesses <p>White Scottish man, 38, charged after five men were injured in spate of attacks in city on Friday night</p><p>Witnesses to the alleged knife attacks on Muslims and others in Edinburgh on Friday have described seeing a taxi and an Uber bike courier being targeted in Leith.</p><p>The attacks, suspected of being directed against Muslims and people of colour, began near a mosque in the west of Edinburgh, followed by incidents on Leith Walk in the east of the city.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/21/taxi-uber-rider-targeted-suspected-anti-muslim-attacks-edinburgh-witnesses">Continue reading...</a>

Terror police probe suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh Counterterrorism police have taken charge after a series of violent attacks in the Scottish capital that left five men injured.

People must stand united in condemning Edinburgh attacks, says John Swinney By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments First Minister John Swinney was updated on the investigation into Friday’s incidents by Police Scotland Assistant Chief Constable Catriona Paton (Jane Barlow/PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney insisted there is no place for race-based or faith-based violence in the country after receiving a police briefing on a series of suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh. Mr Swinney was updated on the investigation into Friday’s incidents by Police Scotland Assistant Chief Constable Catriona Paton. Police Scotland has charged a 36-year-old man in connection with attacks that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said appeared to be motivated by “anti-Muslim hatred”. Counter-terrorism officers were brought in to investigate the attacks across the city which left five people injured. The force said on Saturday a white Scottish man had been arrested. It said l…

Counterterrorism police investigate Edinburgh attacks Three of the five men injured during the attacks in the city's north and west require hospital treatment.

Police charge man after suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says &#039;the suspect appears to be motivated by anti-Muslim hatred&#039;.

Man Is Arrested in Scotland After Rampage Leaves 5 Hurt The police in Edinburgh received a report of an attack around 8:50 p.m. on Friday in the Sighthill area. Over the next 40 minutes, officers got reports of other attacks, which they believe are linked, in other parts of the city.

Counter-terror police investigating string of suspected Islamophobic ... Counter-terror police investigating string of suspected Islamophobic attacks across Edinburgh 20 Jun 2026, 17:49 | Updated: 13m ago Share Facebook WhatsApp Email Link Copied Link CheckCircle Counter terror police are investigating a string of violent suspected anti-Muslim attacks across Edinburgh. Picture: Social media By Flaminia Luck @flaminialuck Counter terror police are investigating a string of violent suspected anti-Muslim attacks across Edinburgh which left five people injured. Listen to this article Loading audio... On Friday, police received multiple calls from members of the public about violent attacks - including threats, robbery and vandalism. Five men, two aged 22, and others aged 24, 27, and 39, sustained a range of injuries and three required hospital treatment. MEND Scotland, a Muslim engagement group, said several of the victims involved in the attacks were from the Muslim community. A 36-year-old white Scottish man was arrested and there is no further threat to the public. Counter Terrorism Policing Scotland confirmed they are investigating, supported by other specialist colleagues and lo…

Edinburgh attack suspect appears motivated by ‘anti-Muslim hatred’, PM says By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments A man has been arrested after the incident (PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. The Prime Minister has condemned the attacks in Edinburgh that have left five people injured, saying the suspect appeared to be motivated by “anti-Muslim hatred”. Counter-terrorism officers were brought in to investigate a series of violent attacks across Edinburgh on Friday and Police Scotland said a 36-year-old white Scottish man had been arrested. The force said there is no further threat to the public. Sir Keir Starmer posted on X, linking to an image of a bare-chested man carrying a large weapon, saying: “Absolutely appalling. No one should face violence on our streets. “The suspect appears to be motivated by anti-Muslim hatred. I will not tolerate this – he will face the full force of the law. “My thoughts are with those who are injured and I thank the police and the emergency services for their re…

Major update after 'violent attacks' in UK city - 5 injured - Daily Express Five were injured after a man 'wielding a knife' rampaged through Edinburgh (Image: Facebook/Edinburgh Live) A man has been arrested after a series of violent attacks across Edinburgh left five people injured and sparked a major counter-terrorism investigation. Police received multiple reports of assaults, threats, robbery and vandalism across the city on Friday evening, June 19. Five men, including two aged 22 and others aged 24, 27 and 39, suffered a range of injuries during the incidents. Three were taken to hospital for treatment, although police said none of the injuries are believed to be life-threatening. A 36-year-old Scottish man was arrested and officers have confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the wider public. Counter Terrorism Policing Scotland is leading the investigation, supported by specialist officers and local policing teams. The first incident was reported at around 8.50pm in the Sighthill area, where two men were injured and later taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary by ambulance. Over the following 40 minutes, police received further reports of incidents at retail premises in the we…

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Suspect arrested after anti-Muslim stabbing rampage in Scotland Bystanders captured the moment police arrested a machete-weilding man, suspected of anti-Muslim stabbing rampage.

Man charged over suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh Man charged over suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox The 36-year-old suspect had purportedly shouted that he was protecting the country from the Muslims during the arrest. PHOTO: SCREENGRABS FROM X Published Jun 21, 2026, 02:33 AM Updated Jun 21, 2026, 10:54 AM Listen LONDON - Scottish authorities said on June 20 they charged a man in connection with attacks in Edinburgh that wounded five people with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer saying the suspect “appears to be motivated by anti-Muslim hatred”. Police Scotland said officers had arrested a 36-year-old white Scottish man and there was “no further threat to the public”. “A 36-year-old man has been charged in connection with a number of incidents which took place in Edinburgh on Friday, June 19, 2026,” police said late on June 20. “A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal, and the individual will appear at court in due course.” Footage posted online showed a bare-chested man – purportedly the suspect – roaming streets of the Scottish capital with a large weapon. A police statement said they h…

Counter-terror cops probe suspected anti-Muslim 'attacks' in Edinburgh LONDON - Scottish police said Saturday counter-terrorism officers were investigating several attacks the previous evening in Edinburgh in which five men were wounded, suspected anti-Muslim incidents condemned by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Edinburgh attack suspect appears motivated by ‘anti-Muslim hatred’, PM says By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments A man has been arrested after the incident (PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. The Prime Minister has condemned the attacks in Edinburgh that have left five people injured, saying the suspect appeared to be motivated by “anti-Muslim hatred”. Counter-terrorism officers were brought in to investigate a series of violent attacks across Edinburgh on Friday and Police Scotland said a 36-year-old white Scottish man had been arrested. The force said there is no further threat to the public. Sir Keir Starmer posted on X, linking to an image of a bare-chested man carrying a large weapon, saying: “Absolutely appalling. No one should face violence on our streets. “The suspect appears to be motivated by anti-Muslim hatred. I will not tolerate this – he will face the full force of the law. “My thoughts are with those who are injured and I thank the police and the emergency services for their re…

Police charge man over series of ‘anti-Muslim’ attacks in Edinburgh By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 3 Skip to next photo 1 / 1 Show caption 1 / 1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Police Scotland said a 36-year-old man has been charged in connection with a series of attacks in Edinburgh that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said appeared to be motivated by “anti-Muslim hatred”. Counter-terrorism officers were brought in to investigate the attacks across Edinburgh on Friday which left five people injured. The force said on Saturday a white Scottish man had been arrested. It said late on Saturday night: “A 36-year-old man has been charged in connection with a number of incidents which took place in Edinburgh on Friday, 19 June, 2026. “A report has been submitted to the procurator fiscal, and the individual will appear at court in due course.” Absolutely appalling. No one should face violence on our streets. The suspect appears to be motivated by anti-Muslim hatred. I will not tolera…

Edinburgh attack suspect appears motivated by ‘anti-Muslim hatred’, PM says By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments A man has been arrested after the incident (PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. The Prime Minister has condemned the attacks in Edinburgh that have left five people injured, saying the suspect appeared to be motivated by “anti-Muslim hatred”. Counter-terrorism officers were brought in to investigate a series of violent attacks across Edinburgh on Friday and Police Scotland said a 36-year-old white Scottish man had been arrested. The force said there is no further threat to the public. Sir Keir Starmer posted on X, linking to an image of a bare-chested man carrying a large weapon, saying: “Absolutely appalling. No one should face violence on our streets. “The suspect appears to be motivated by anti-Muslim hatred. I will not tolerate this – he will face the full force of the law. “My thoughts are with those who are injured and I thank the police and the emergency services for their re…

People must stand united in condemning Edinburgh attacks, says John Swinney By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments First Minister John Swinney was updated on the investigation into Friday’s incidents by Police Scotland Assistant Chief Constable Catriona Paton (Jane Barlow/PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney insisted there is no place for race-based or faith-based violence in the country after receiving a police briefing on a series of suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh. Mr Swinney was updated on the investigation into Friday’s incidents by Police Scotland Assistant Chief Constable Catriona Paton. Police Scotland has charged a 36-year-old man in connection with attacks that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said appeared to be motivated by “anti-Muslim hatred”. Counter-terrorism officers were brought in to investigate the attacks across the city which left five people injured. The force said on Saturday a white Scottish man had been arrested. It said l…

Counter-terrorism officers investigate after five injured in violent incidents in Edinburgh <p>Several of those hurt are reported to be Muslim as Police Scotland say 36-year-old white Scottish man arrested </p><p>Counter-terrorism officers are involved in investigations into a series of violent incidents in Edinburgh which left five people injured, police said.</p><p>The organisation Muslim Engagement and Development (Mend) said several of those injured were Muslim.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/20/counter-terrorism-officers-investigate-after-five-injured-in-violent-incidents-in-edinburgh">Continue reading...</a>

Scottish anti-terrorism police investigating alleged anti-muslim ... World Scottish anti-terrorism police investigating alleged anti-muslim attacks The alleged attacks come against a backdrop of rising anti-immigration sentiment in the UK. Police Scotland said the incident was being investigated by counter-terrorism officers. Source: Getty / ullstein bild in brief Three of the five victims required hospital treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. A 36-year-old white Scottish man has been arrested. Scottish counter-terrorism police are investigating several suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh. The alleged attacks — in which five men were wounded — have been condemned by Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Police Scotland said officers had arrested a 36-year-old white Scottish man and there was "no further threat to the public". Footage posted online showed a bare-chested man — purportedly the suspect — roaming streets of the Scottish capital with a large weapon. A police statement said they had received multiple emergency calls late Friday from people reporting "violent attacks including threats, robbery and vandalism across Edinburgh, with five men injured". The victims — tw…

People must stand united in condemning Edinburgh attacks, says John Swinney By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments First Minister John Swinney was updated on the investigation into Friday’s incidents by Police Scotland Assistant Chief Constable Catriona Paton (Jane Barlow/PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney insisted there is no place for race-based or faith-based violence in the country after receiving a police briefing on a series of suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh. Mr Swinney was updated on the investigation into Friday’s incidents by Police Scotland Assistant Chief Constable Catriona Paton. Police Scotland has charged a 36-year-old man in connection with attacks that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said appeared to be motivated by “anti-Muslim hatred”. Counter-terrorism officers were brought in to investigate the attacks across the city which left five people injured. The force said on Saturday a white Scottish man had been arrested. It said l…

Counter-terror cops probe suspected anti-Muslim 'attacks' in Edinburgh <p>Police in Scotland said on Saturday that counter-terrorism officers were investigating several “violent attacks” the previous evening in Edinburgh that injured five men in suspected anti-Muslim incidents.</p> <p>Police Scotland said a 36-year-old white Scottish man had been arrested and that there was no further threat to the public. Footage posted online showed a bare-chested man — purportedly the suspect — roaming streets of the Scottish capital with a large weapon.</p> <p>“Counter Terrorism Policing Scotland is investigating, supported by other specialist colleagues and local policing officers,” police said in a statement.</p> <figure class='media w-full w-full media-- media--embed media--uneven media--tweet' data-original-src='https://x.com/PoliceScotland/status/2068336853145551282'> <div class='media__item media__item--twitter '><span> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"> <a href="https://twitter.com/PoliceScotland/status/2068336853145551282"></a> </blockquote> </span></div> </figure> <p>It added officers had received multiple emergency calls late …

Police charge man over series of ‘anti-Muslim’ attacks in Edinburgh By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 2 Skip to next photo 1 / 1 Show caption 1 / 1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Police Scotland said a 36-year-old man has been charged in connection with a series of attacks in Edinburgh that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said appeared to be motivated by “anti-Muslim hatred”. Counter-terrorism officers were brought in to investigate the attacks across Edinburgh on Friday which left five people injured. The force said on Saturday a white Scottish man had been arrested. It said late on Saturday night: “A 36-year-old man has been charged in connection with a number of incidents which took place in Edinburgh on Friday, 19 June, 2026. “A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal, and the individual will appear at court in due course.” Sir Keir earlier on Saturday posted on X, linking to an image of a bare-chested man carrying a large weapon, saying: “Absolutely appalling. No…

Man charged over suspected anti-Muslim attacks in UK's Edinburgh <p>Scottish authorities said on Saturday they charged a man in connection with<a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2009523"> attacks</a> in Edinburgh that wounded five people with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer saying the suspect “appears to be motivated by anti-Muslim hatred”.</p> <p>Police Scotland said officers had arrested a 36-year-old white Scottish man and there was “no further threat to the public”.</p> <p>“A 36-year-old man has been charged in connection with a number of incidents which took place in Edinburgh on Friday, June 19, 2026,” police said late on Saturday.</p> <p>“A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal, and the individual will appear at court in due course.”</p> <p>Footage posted online showed a bare-chested man, believed to be the suspect, roaming the streets of the Scottish capital with a large weapon.</p> <p>A police statement said they received multiple emergency calls late on Friday from people reporting “violent attacks including threats, robbery and vandalism across Edinburgh, with five men injured”.</p> <p>The victims, two aged 22, and others aged 24, 27, and 39, sustained vario…

Police charge man over series of ‘anti-Muslim’ attacks in Edinburgh By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 2 Skip to next photo 1 / 1 Show caption 1 / 1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Police Scotland said a 36-year-old man has been charged in connection with a series of attacks in Edinburgh that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said appeared to be motivated by “anti-Muslim hatred”. Counter-terrorism officers were brought in to investigate the attacks across Edinburgh on Friday which left five people injured. The force said on Saturday a white Scottish man had been arrested. It said late on Saturday night: “A 36-year-old man has been charged in connection with a number of incidents which took place in Edinburgh on Friday, 19 June, 2026. “A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal, and the individual will appear at court in due course.” Sir Keir earlier on Saturday posted on X, linking to an image of a bare-chested man carrying a large weapon, saying: “Absolutely appalling. No…

Police charge man over series of ‘anti-Muslim’ attacks in Edinburgh By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 3 Skip to next photo 1 / 1 Show caption 1 / 1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Police Scotland said a 36-year-old man has been charged in connection with a series of attacks in Edinburgh that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said appeared to be motivated by “anti-Muslim hatred”. Counter-terrorism officers were brought in to investigate the attacks across Edinburgh on Friday which left five people injured. The force said on Saturday a white Scottish man had been arrested. It said late on Saturday night: “A 36-year-old man has been charged in connection with a number of incidents which took place in Edinburgh on Friday, 19 June, 2026. “A report has been submitted to the procurator fiscal, and the individual will appear at court in due course.” Absolutely appalling. No one should face violence on our streets. The suspect appears to be motivated by anti-Muslim hatred. I will not tolera…

Terror probe as 'Edinburgh knifeman' goes on 'anti-Muslim rampage ... Terror probe as 'Edinburgh knifeman' goes on 'anti-Muslim rampage' injuring five Multiple victims were from the Muslim community, as the incidents are being investigated by counter-terrorism officers, with one man in custody News Gemma Ryder and Rucsandra Moldoveanu Live News Reporter 18:16, 20 Jun 2026 Updated 18:41, 20 Jun 2026 View 2 Images A man being arrested in Edinburgh following a series of incidents in which five people were injured (Image: Edward Hughes /PA Wire) Five people have been injured in Edinburgh as a man "wielding a knife" reportedly went on a rampage through the city's streets. Violent attacks, threats, robbery and vandalism across the west of the Scottish capital and Leith were reported on Friday, June 19. Two men understood to have been attacked near Broomhill Mosque were found injured in the Sighthill area of the city at 8.50pm, Daily Record reports . A third man, understood to be an Asian Deliveroo driver, was then found injured on Telford Road, with the fourth and fifth male victims attacked in the area at Leith Walk. The victims, two of whom are aged 22, while the others are aged 24, 2…

Police charge man over series of 'anti-Muslim' attacks in Edinburgh News | UK Police charge man over series of ‘anti-Muslim’ attacks in Edinburgh The Prime Minister said no one should face violence on the streets. A man has been arrested (Edward Hughes/PA) PA Media Rob Freeman 2 minutes ago Police Scotland said a 36-year-old man has been charged in connection with a series of attacks in Edinburgh that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said appeared to be motivated by “anti-Muslim hatred”. Counter-terrorism officers were brought in to investigate the attacks across Edinburgh on Friday which left five people injured. The force said on Saturday a white Scottish man had been arrested. It said late on Saturday night: “A 36-year-old man has been charged in connection with a number of incidents which took place in Edinburgh on Friday, 19 June, 2026. “A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal, and the individual will appear at court in due course.” Sir Keir earlier on Saturday posted on X, linking to an image of a bare-chested man carrying a large weapon, saying: “Absolutely appalling. No one should face violence on our streets. “The suspect appears to be motivated by anti-Musli…

Police charge man over series of ‘anti-Muslim’ attacks in Edinburgh By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 2 Skip to next photo 1 / 1 Show caption 1 / 1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Police Scotland said a 36-year-old man has been charged in connection with a series of attacks in Edinburgh that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said appeared to be motivated by “anti-Muslim hatred”. Counter-terrorism officers were brought in to investigate the attacks across Edinburgh on Friday which left five people injured. The force said on Saturday a white Scottish man had been arrested. It said late on Saturday night: “A 36-year-old man has been charged in connection with a number of incidents which took place in Edinburgh on Friday, 19 June, 2026. “A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal, and the individual will appear at court in due course.” Sir Keir earlier on Saturday posted on X, linking to an image of a bare-chested man carrying a large weapon, saying: “Absolutely appalling. No…

Counter-terrorist police investigate after five injured in attacks across ... Counter-terrorist police investigate after five men injured in series of violent attacks across Edinburgh By Ian Swanson Published 20th Jun 2026, 15:41 BST ‘This was a shocking attack’ - Assistant Chief Constable Catriona Paton Counter terrorism police are investigating a series of violent attacks across Edinburgh which left five people injured on Friday night. A 36-year-old white Scottish man was arrested and is being held in custody. Part of Leith Walk was sealed off | scotsman Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The police said they received multiple calls from members of the public about violent attacks including, threats, robbery and vandalism across Edinburgh. A statement from Police Scotland said: “Five men, two aged 22, and others aged 24, 27, and 39, sustained a range of injuries and three required hospital treatment, however none of the injuries are life threatening. “A 36-year-old white Scottish man was arrested and there is no further threat to the public. Counter Terrorism Policing Scotland is investigating, supported by other specialist colleagues and local policing officers.” The …

Counter-terror police probe 'anti-Muslim rampage' as man charged BySHANNON MCGUIGAN, NEWS REPORTERand HANNAH RODGER Published:12:49 EDT, 20 June 2026|Updated:19:51 EDT, 20 June 2026 Counter-terror police have launched a probe and a 36-year-old white man has been charged in connection with an alleged 'anti-Muslim' rampage inEdinburgh. Five men have been injured in a series of suspected anti-Muslim attacks which are believed to have taken place across the city. Police Scotland has said none of the injuries sustained are believed to be life threatening. Two of those injured are 22, while the others are aged, 24, 27 and 39. Two of the men are said to have been injured near the Broomhouse mosque, in west Edinburgh, and were later taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, theBBCreported. SirKeir Starmerhas since taken to X to denounce the recent incidents as 'absolutely appalling'. The Prime Minister wrote: 'No one should face violence on our streets. The suspect appears to be motivated by anti-Muslim hatred. I will not tolerate this - he will face the full force of the law. 'My thoughts are with those who are injured and I thank the police and the emergency services for their respons…

People must stand united in condemning Edinburgh attacks, says John Swinney By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments First Minister John Swinney was updated on the investigation into Friday’s incidents by Police Scotland Assistant Chief Constable Catriona Paton (Jane Barlow/PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney insisted there is no place for race-based or faith-based violence in the country after receiving a police briefing on a series of suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh. Mr Swinney was updated on the investigation into Friday’s incidents by Police Scotland Assistant Chief Constable Catriona Paton. Police Scotland has charged a 36-year-old man in connection with attacks that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said appeared to be motivated by “anti-Muslim hatred”. Counter-terrorism officers were brought in to investigate the attacks across the city which left five people injured. The force said on Saturday a white Scottish man had been arrested. It said l…

People must stand united in condemning Edinburgh attacks, says John Swinney By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments First Minister John Swinney was updated on the investigation into Friday’s incidents by Police Scotland Assistant Chief Constable Catriona Paton (Jane Barlow/PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney insisted there is no place for race-based or faith-based violence in the country after receiving a police briefing on a series of suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh. Mr Swinney was updated on the investigation into Friday’s incidents by Police Scotland Assistant Chief Constable Catriona Paton. Police Scotland has charged a 36-year-old man in connection with attacks that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said appeared to be motivated by “anti-Muslim hatred”. Counter-terrorism officers were brought in to investigate the attacks across the city which left five people injured. The force said on Saturday a white Scottish man had been arrested. It said l…

Counter-Terror Police Investigate Violent Attacks Injuring Five in ... Counter-terrorism police are investigating a series of violent attacks in Edinburgh on Friday that left five people injured. The nature of the incidents has led to the involvement of specialist officers. Rapidly unfolding events in Edinburgh have left a trail of violence and uncertainty, with five individuals left injured in a series of coordinated attacks that have sparked a major counter-terrorism investigation. The incident has prompted an unprecedented level of police activity, with specialist officers leading the inquiry into the motives behind these disturbing assaults. While details regarding the specific locations and timings of the incidents remain scarce, authorities are working tirelessly to piece together the events of Friday evening. The decision to involve counter-terrorism units suggests that investigators are considering a range of potential explanations, including the possibility of a terror-related motive, although no formal confirmation has been issued at this stage. Police Scotland initially responded to the incidents before passing on their findings to counter-terrorism officers, indicat…

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People must stand united in condemning Edinburgh attacks, says John Swinney By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments First Minister John Swinney was updated on the investigation into Friday’s incidents by Police Scotland Assistant Chief Constable Catriona Paton (Jane Barlow/PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney insisted there is no place for race-based or faith-based violence in the country after receiving a police briefing on a series of suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh. Mr Swinney was updated on the investigation into Friday’s incidents by Police Scotland Assistant Chief Constable Catriona Paton. Police Scotland has charged a 36-year-old man in connection with attacks that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said appeared to be motivated by “anti-Muslim hatred”. Counter-terrorism officers were brought in to investigate the attacks across the city which left five people injured. The force said on Saturday a white Scottish man had been arrested. It said l…

Scotland police arrest man in Edinburgh anti-Muslim attacks probe Scottish counterterrorism police are investigating a series of violent attacks across Edinburgh on Friday that left five men injured and that Prime Minister Keir Starmer said appea...

Counter-terrorism police investigate after five injured in Edinburgh attacks close Cancel email X WhatsApp Facebook link share Share bookmark Save Counter-terrorism officers are investigating a string of incidents in Edinburgh which left five people injured, police have said. Police Scotland said they were alerted by the public on Friday to violent attacks, including threats, robbery and vandalism across Scotland’s capital. A 36-year-old white Scottish man has since been arrested and police assured the public that there was no further threat. Officers were called to a report of an incident in the Sighthill area of the city, where two men were injured, at around 8.50pm on Friday, before later receiving reports about incidents around retailers across the west and north of the city. The force said that during this period three other men were allegedly attacked in the Telford Road and Leith Walk area. Police said that five men, two aged 22, and others aged 24, 27, and 39, sustained a range of injuries and three needed hospital treatment, however none of the injuries are life threatening. The organisation Muslim Engagement and Development (Mend) said that several of those injured are M…

Counterterrorism officials investigating after suspect goes on rampage in alleged hate attack: report Counterterrorism officials investigate after a suspect allegedly went on an anti-Muslim rampage in Edinburgh, leaving five men injured near a mosque and anohter location.

Counterterror police investigate after five hurt in Edinburgh attacks appeared to target Muslims Police Scotland said that a 36-year-old man was arrested late on Friday (June 19, 2026) after officers received multiple reports of attacks in the west and north of the city

People must stand united in condemning Edinburgh attacks, says John Swinney By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments First Minister John Swinney was updated on the investigation into Friday’s incidents by Police Scotland Assistant Chief Constable Catriona Paton (Jane Barlow/PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney insisted there is no place for race-based or faith-based violence in the country after receiving a police briefing on a series of suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh. Mr Swinney was updated on the investigation into Friday’s incidents by Police Scotland Assistant Chief Constable Catriona Paton. Police Scotland has charged a 36-year-old man in connection with attacks that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said appeared to be motivated by “anti-Muslim hatred”. Counter-terrorism officers were brought in to investigate the attacks across the city which left five people injured. The force said on Saturday a white Scottish man had been arrested. It said l…

Edinburgh attack suspect appears motivated by ‘anti-Muslim hatred’, PM says By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments A man has been arrested after the incident (PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. The Prime Minister has condemned the attacks in Edinburgh that have left five people injured, saying the suspect appeared to be motivated by “anti-Muslim hatred”. Counter-terrorism officers were brought in to investigate a series of violent attacks across Edinburgh on Friday and Police Scotland said a 36-year-old white Scottish man had been arrested. The force said there is no further threat to the public. Sir Keir Starmer posted on X, linking to an image of a bare-chested man carrying a large weapon, saying: “Absolutely appalling. No one should face violence on our streets. “The suspect appears to be motivated by anti-Muslim hatred. I will not tolerate this – he will face the full force of the law. “My thoughts are with those who are injured and I thank the police and the emergency services for their re…

Counter-terrorism police leading probe into Edinburgh attacks Counter-terrorism police leading probe into Edinburgh attacks Police Scotland Crime Edinburgh By Craig Williams Reporter Share 0 Comments Counter-terrorism police have taken over an investigation (Image: Samantha Pearce/PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Counter-terrorism police have taken over an investigation into a series of suspected Islamophobic attacks across Edinburgh which left five people injured on Friday evening. Police said they received multiple calls from members of the public on Friday about violent attacks including, threats, robbery and vandalism. Five men, two aged 22, and others aged 24, 27, and 39, sustained a range of injuries and three required hospital treatment. None of the injuries are believed to be life-threatening. A 36-year-old white Scottish man was arrested, with police saying there is no further threat to the public. READ MORE: Four taken to hospital following series of incidents in We…

Scottish police arrest man over Edinburgh attacks Five people were injured in the attacks on Friday that were described by Prime Minister Keir Starmer as being motivated by "anti-Muslim hatred."

People must stand united in condemning Edinburgh attacks, says John Swinney By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments First Minister John Swinney was updated on the investigation into Friday’s incidents by Police Scotland Assistant Chief Constable Catriona Paton (Jane Barlow/PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney insisted there is no place for race-based or faith-based violence in the country after receiving a police briefing on a series of suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh. Mr Swinney was updated on the investigation into Friday’s incidents by Police Scotland Assistant Chief Constable Catriona Paton. Police Scotland has charged a 36-year-old man in connection with attacks that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said appeared to be motivated by “anti-Muslim hatred”. Counter-terrorism officers were brought in to investigate the attacks across the city which left five people injured. The force said on Saturday a white Scottish man had been arrested. It said l…