Lewis Hawkes Faces 5 Terrorism-Linked Attempted Murder Charges in Edinburgh
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Updated · BBC.com · Jun 22
Lewis Hawkes Faces 5 Terrorism-Linked Attempted Murder Charges in Edinburgh
3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Jun 22
Summary
Edinburgh Sheriff Court remanded 36-year-old Lewis Hawkes in custody after he appeared in private on five terrorism-linked attempted murder charges tied to Friday's alleged anti-Muslim attacks.
Five people were hurt across the city, including two men stabbed multiple times after prayers at Broomhouse Mosque; three others were attacked on Leith Walk, and a taxi and petrol station were also targeted.
Hawkes was also charged with assault and robbery, breach of the peace, and culpable and reckless conduct, while Police Scotland said its counter-terrorism-led investigation is continuing.
More than 90 multi-faith organisations have been contacted since the attacks, as police acknowledged heightened concern in some communities and urged people across Scotland not to feel isolated or intimidated.