Event Brief
Lewis Hawkes charged with terrorism-linked attempted murders
Filed: Jun 22, 2026 at 3:03 PM ET
Summary: Lewis Hawkes appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court charged with five counts of attempted murder linked to terrorism.
WHO: Lewis Hawkes
WHAT: Charged with five counts of attempted murder linked to terrorism, plus additional charges including assault and robbery and breach of the peace
WHEN: Jun 22, 2026 at 2:28 PM ET
WHERE: Edinburgh Sheriff Court, Edinburgh
WHY: The charges relate to alleged anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh on Friday night.
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