Event Brief
Counterterror police investigate Edinburgh attacks targeting Muslims
Filed: Jun 20, 2026 at 8:02 PM ET
Summary: Police Scotland arrested a 36-year-old man after five people were hurt in attacks in west and north Edinburgh.
WHO: Police Scotland
WHAT: Counterterror police investigated attacks in Edinburgh that left five people hurt and led to the arrest of a 36-year-old man.
WHEN: Jun 20, 2026 at 7:16 PM ET
WHERE: Edinburgh
WHY: Officers received multiple reports of attacks in the west and north of the city.
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