CCTV shows moments leading up to arrest in anti-Muslim attacks probe
Summary
CCTV footage shows a man attacking several people in Edinburgh in a series of suspected anti-Muslim incidents, injuring five people. Police arrested the man shortly after the attacks, and counter-terrorism officers are now involved in the investigation.Key Facts
- A man was caught on CCTV driving erratically and then attacking multiple people with knives in Edinburgh.
- Five people were injured in the attacks, four of whom required hospital treatment; none of the injuries were life-threatening.
- Two of the injured men had attended prayers at Broomhouse mosque about 30 minutes before being attacked.
- The attacks started near Broomhouse Mosque and continued at several locations, including Shell and BP petrol stations.
- Police arrived and arrested the man within eight minutes of his arrival at the scene.
- The attacker used two large knives and also damaged property, such as a taxi window and a pizzeria door.
- The Muslim community in Edinburgh expressed shock but emphasized resilience and called for government action against extremism.
- Counter-terrorism police have joined the investigation to understand the motives behind the attacks.
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