Scottish Association of Mosques
Coverage of Scottish Association of Mosques in the Nexus archive.
- Man charged over suspected anti-Muslim attacks in UK's Edinburgh
A 36-year-old man was charged in connection with anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh that injured five people. The incident is being investigated as a potential far-right terror act, with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney condemning the violence. Police Scotland reported the suspect was bare-chested and armed, and the counter-terrorism unit is involved in the investigation.
- Counter-terror cops probe suspected anti-Muslim 'attacks' in Edinburgh
Counter-terrorism police in Edinburgh are investigating suspected anti-Muslim attacks that injured five men. A 36-year-old white Scottish man was arrested, and footage shows him with a weapon while allegedly shouting anti-Muslim rhetoric. Scotland's First Minister and anti-Islamophobia groups condemned the incidents as Islamophobic and far-right.
- Counterterror police investigate after 5 hurt in Edinburgh attacks that appeared to target Muslims
Counterterror police in Scotland are investigating two attacks in Edinburgh that injured five people, with evidence suggesting the victims were targeted due to their Muslim faith. A 36-year-old man was arrested after incidents in which victims were attacked, including two men assaulted near a mosque. Social media videos showed the suspect with a weapon and shouting about 'protecting the country.'