Lewis Hawkes, 36, has appeared in court charged with five counts of attempted murder linked to terrorism, following alleged anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh
Footage was shared online of a bare-chested man carrying a weapon in Edinburgh(Image: Facebook/Edinburgh Live)
A man has been charged with “terrorism connected” attempted murders after allegedly carrying out anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh.
Lewis Hawkes, 36, was also charged with one count of assault and robbery, two counts of breach of the peace and two counts of culpable and reckless conduct – all of which are also aggravated by reason of having a terrorist connection, the Crown Office said.
Counter-terrorism officers were brought in to investigate the attacks across the city on Friday which left five people injured and are suspected to have an anti-Muslim motivation.
Two men were taken to hospital after being stabbed “multiple times” following prayers at Broomhouse Mosque that evening. Another three people were attacked on Leith Walk.
Police Scotland said an investigation led by counter-terror officers was ongoing.
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