Five people were injured in a series of violent attacks in Edinburgh on Friday. Police Scotland arrested a 36-year-old white Scottish man late Friday after receiving multiple reports of the incidents, which included stabbings.
Counter-terrorism officers have taken charge of the investigation into the attacks. An advocacy group and the organization Muslim Engagement and Development identified several of the injured victims as Muslims.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that the suspect appears to be motivated by anti-Muslim hatred. Reports indicate the suspect purportedly shouted that he was protecting the country from Muslims at the time of his arrest. The man has since been charged.