John Swinney attended the site of alleged anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh and is investigating the incidents.
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What happened
John Swinney attended the site of alleged anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh and is investigating the incidents.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Concerns raised about terror threats in Edinburgh.1 source
Swinney is investigating alleged anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh.1 source
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Police Scotland is investigating attacks in Edinburgh that were motivated by anti-Muslim hatred, with political figures condemning the violence.Also in this story
- Police Scotland is investigating hate crime in Edinburgh, involving a specific incident linked to Owais Ahmed and the Broomhouse Mosque, while Claire Robertson challenges city leaders regarding far-right growth.
- Attacks occurred in Edinburgh, the capital city, on June 1, 2026.
The entities involved
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John Swinney
Scottish politician (born 1964)
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Edinburgh
capital city of Scotland, UK
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Police Scotland
national police force of Scotland, United Kingdom
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