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Five injured in suspected anti-Muslim attacks as armed man roams Edinburgh streets

Counter-terrorism police are investigating a series of violent incidents in Edinburgh. Five men were injured during the attacks. A 36-year-old man is in custody and facing charges.

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New reports specify the victims were men and the attacks occurred on a Friday night.

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  1. Man Charged After Suspected Anti-Muslim Attacks in Edinburgh

    Counter-terrorism police are investigating a series of violent incidents in Edinburgh. Five men were injured during the attacks. A 36-year-old man is in custody and facing charges.

    What's confirmed:

    • Five men were injured in suspected anti-Muslim attacks across Edinburgh.
    • Counter-terrorism investigators are handling the case.
    • Police Scotland arrested a 36-year-old man.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The suspect was bare-chested and wielding a weapon while roaming the city on Friday night.
    confidence 90%
  2. Man Charged After Suspected Anti-Muslim Attacks in Edinburgh

    Counter-terrorism police are investigating a series of violent attacks in Edinburgh that left five people injured. A 36-year-old white man has been arrested and charged. The incidents appeared to target Muslims.

    What's confirmed:

    • Five people were injured in attacks in Edinburgh that appeared to target Muslims.
    • Counter-terrorism police are investigating the incidents.
    • A 36-year-old white man has been arrested.
    • Sir Keir Starmer described the attacks as absolutely appalling.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • A bare-chested man with a weapon roamed the streets and battered the door of a pizzeria.
    • Two people were injured near a mosque.
    • Four people were hospitalized.
    • Two men were attacked in Sighthill.
    confidence 90%