Edinburgh man arrested after five attacks injuring five men

A 36-year-old man has been arrested in Edinburgh following a series of violent attacks across the city on Friday evening that left five men injured, with counterterrorism officers now leading the investigation. Police Scotland confirmed the arrest was made around 9:30 p.m. and stated there is no further threat to the public.

The incidents began at approximately 8:50 p.m. with reports of two men being hurt in the Sighthill area. Police subsequently received further reports of attacks around retailers in the west and north of Edinburgh, with three more men assaulted in the Telford Road and Leith Walk areas. The five victims, aged 22, 22, 24, 27, and 39, were all male. Three required hospital treatment, though none of the injuries are considered life-threatening.

The Scottish Association of Mosques said two of the victims were worshippers attacked in a park after leaving Broomhouse mosque. The Muslim Engagement and Development (MEND) group confirmed that several of those injured were from the Muslim community. Videos circulated on social media appeared to show a shirtless man carrying a long weapon on the street and striking a restaurant door. MEND said the footage showed the man...