Counterterrorism officials investigating after suspect goes on rampage in alleged hate attack: report
Counterterrorism officials are investigating after a suspect allegedly went on an anti-Muslim rampage in Edinburgh, leaving five men injured near a mosque and another location.
TL;DR
- A 36-year-old Scottish man is under investigation for an alleged anti-Muslim rampage in Edinburgh.
- Five men, aged 22 to 39, were injured in the attacks, which occurred near a mosque and another location.
- None of the victims have life-threatening injuries, but three were hospitalized.
- The suspect allegedly told police he was "protecting the country."
- Counterterrorism officials and Police Scotland are investigating the incident.
- The Muslim Council of Britain condemned the attack and expressed concern for the community.