Man charged with terrorism-linked attempted murders after Edinburgh attacks
Lewis Hawkes, 36, charged with five counts of attempted murder ‘aggravated by reason of having a terrorist connection’
TL;DR
- Lewis Hawkes, 36, has been charged with five counts of attempted murder, aggravated by a terrorist connection.
- The charges also include assault, robbery, breach of the peace, and culpable and reckless conduct, all with a terrorist connection.
- Counter-terrorism officers are leading the investigation into the attacks that occurred across Edinburgh last Friday.
- Five men, aged between 22 and 39, were injured, with four requiring hospital treatment.
- Scotland's First Minister, John Swinney, expressed solidarity with the victims and highlighted the trauma experienced.
- The attacks are believed to have targeted Muslims and people of color, with incidents occurring at multiple locations including Broomhouse mosque.
- Police stated there is no evidence of a wider threat but are conducting community impact assessments.