- Police Scotland is responding to various incidents across the city of Edinburgh.
- Counterterrorism Police Scotland handles unrest in Edinburgh.
Police are investigating attacks targeting the local community in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland.
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Updated Jun 21
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What happened
Police are investigating attacks targeting the local community in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Attacks are underway in Edinburgh, with city services responding to the incidents.1 source
- Violent attacks occurred in Edinburgh, prompting commentary from political figures regarding hatred-motivated violence.Sub-event
Police are investigating attacks targeting the local community in Edinburgh.1 source
Political figures, including John Swinney and Keir Starmer, have commented on the attacks in Edinburgh.1 source
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The entities involved
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Edinburgh
capital city of Scotland, UK
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Police Scotland
national police force of Scotland, United Kingdom
- The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) launched a lifeboat in Stornoway, and the Police Scotland commander is based in the Western Isles.
- Emergency services, including Police Scotland, the Scottish Government, and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, are coordinating a response to a major incident, amid criticism of the government's slow declaration process.