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Scotland counter-terror probe after Edinburgh attack

Five people wounded in multiple knife attacks in Edinburgh, including near a mosque; counter-terror police investigating.

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Edinburgh, Scotland
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Saturday, 20 June 2026 at 17:07 UTC
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Police Scotland has launched a counter-terrorism investigation following multiple knife attacks in Edinburgh, including one near a mosque, that left five people wounded. One suspect was detained during the operation and was reportedly shouting that he was "defending the country." Counter-terrorism officers have been brought in to lead the investigation. The incident is being treated as a potential terrorist attack.
Updates · 3
1h ago@Worldsource24

Provides the detail that Police Scotland has formally launched a counter-terrorism investigation, adding official confirmation and context of the probe.

1h agoLord Bebo & Friends

New details: the suspect used an axe, made a specific anti-Muslim statement, and the ages of the five injured victims have been released. The BBC's reporting on the suspect's race is also noted.

56m agoUkraine Watch

New details: multiple knife attacks occurred, including near a mosque; five wounded; suspect shouted he was 'defending the country'; counter-terror police investigating.

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