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Suspect in Edinburgh attacks that injured 5 charged with attempted murder
Lewis Hooks, the suspect in last week's attacks in Edinburgh that injured five people and were described as anti-Muslim, appeared in court on attempted murder charges.
Lewis Hooks, the suspect in last week's attacks in Edinburgh that injured five people, was brought to court. Scotland's Crown Office announced that the 36-year-old Hooks faces five charges of attempted murder under what were described as 'terror-related' circumstances.
After a closed hearing, the court ordered the suspect to be held in custody until the next hearing in eight days. Hooks also faces charges of robbery with violence, breach of the peace, and recklessly endangering the lives of others.
Details of the attacks
Police Scotland received numerous emergency calls last Friday night for violent attacks in different areas of Edinburgh. The attacks involved threats, theft, and vandalism, and five people were injured.
Police reported that the injured sustained varying degrees of injuries, three people were taken to hospital for treatment, and medical teams stated their conditions were stable and not life-threatening.
Footage shared online shows a shirtless man carrying a large knife walking through the streets of Edinburgh. The Islamic Engagement and Development organization said that in the shared footage, the suspect was seen shouting slogans using abusive language about 'protecting the country' from Muslims.
The BBC reported that the attacks began near a mosque and that two people were injured.
Political reactions
The attacks sparked top-level political reactions. Outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer wrote in a post on X that 'the suspect appears motivated by anti-Muslim sentiment'.
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney expressed deep concern over the incident, saying 'there is no place in Scotland for violence, racism, or intolerance'.
UK Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood expressed her shock, stressing that violence against Muslims does not reflect the values of society.
Assistant Chief Constable Katrina Batton of Police Scotland sought to reassure the public, saying that full support would be provided to all communities and that Scotland clearly rejects racism and religious hatred.
These attacks took place against a backdrop of rising tensions in the United Kingdom over immigration and diversity, and claims that the far right has been inflaming racist sentiment after several incidents.
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