Five injured in suspected anti-Muslim attacks after armed man roamed Edinburgh streets

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• Police Scotland said local policing patrols will maintain a visible presence within the communities across the coming days. ‌ The Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) has been set up for witnesses to provide information. ‌ Assistant Chief Constable Catriona Paton said: “This was a shocking attack and my first thoughts are with those who were injured and most directly affected. “I want to send a clear message of support to all our communities that there is no place for racism or faith-based hate in a Scotland which is at its best when we stand together. “Officers responded to multiple reports of a fast-moving sequence of events across Edinburgh before arresting a man and public safety was our priority. ‌ “Extensive work is ongoing to establish all the circumstances.

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• 'We are being supported by Counter Terrorism Policing and working under the direction of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.

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• Two of those injured are 22, while the others are aged, 24, 27 and 39.

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• The organisation Muslim Engagement and Development said several of those injured were Muslim.

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• A spokesperson said: 'This incident comes not long after racist pogroms on the streets of Belfast that targeted minority families, and is a direct consequence of political rhetoric that demonises entire communities.

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• Three required hospital treatment, with police confirming that none of the injuries are life threatening.

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• Counter Terrorism Policing Scotland say they are investigating the incidents.

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• Several of the victims are from the Muslim community, according to Muslim engagement group MED Scotland.

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• The suspect was detained by police at around 9.30pm on Friday.

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• Afzal added: "Scotland is not immune from the forces of hatred and extremism that we see elsewhere.

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• Police first responded to the incident at around 8.50pm on Friday in what they described as a 'fast moving sequence of events'.

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• Another clip appeared to show a police officer holding a bare chested man on the ground, who was yelling profanities as well as saying he is 'protecting the country'.

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• Two people were injured close to a mosque and a man was later seen battering the door of a pizzeria as members of the public run away.

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• The organisation Muslim Engagement and Development said several of those injured were Muslim.

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• Three required hospital treatment, with police confirming that none of the injuries are life threatening.

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• Two of those injured are 22, while the others are aged, 24, 27 and 39.

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• A spokesperson said: 'This incident comes not long after racist pogroms on the streets of Belfast that targeted minority families, and is a…

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• Police Scotland said local policing patrols will maintain a visible presence within the communities across the coming days. ‌ The Major…

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