Taxi and Uber rider targeted in suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh, say witnesses
Summary
Police in Edinburgh are investigating a series of suspected anti-Muslim attacks that included knife assaults on a taxi driver, an Uber bike courier, and others near a mosque and on Leith Walk. A 38-year-old Scottish man has been charged, with five men injured and four hospitalized; police counter-terrorism units are involved but have not classified the events officially as terrorism.Key Facts
- Several attacks occurred on Friday in Edinburgh targeting Muslims and people of colour.
- The incidents started near a mosque in west Edinburgh and continued in the Leith area in the east.
- Five men aged 22 to 39 were injured; four were taken to hospital.
- A 38-year-old white Scottish man was charged in connection with the attacks.
- Police Scotland’s counter-terrorism team is investigating, including allegations of threats, robbery, and vandalism.
- Witnesses saw the attacker using a bladed weapon and assaulting a taxi and Uber bike courier.
- A local rally of about 100 people was held to show community support against hate attacks.
- Social media footage showed the suspect claiming he was "protecting the country" during his arrest.
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