Scotland Stabbing Attack Near Mosque Injures Five
A man went on a stabbing attack in Edinburgh, Scotland. Five men were hurt near a mosque and another location.
A Scottish man was arrested in connection with the attacks. Counter terrorism police are now investigating. The attacks are being treated as anti-Muslim hate crimes.
Klear Note — Hate crimes are attacks targeting people based on religion, race, or identity. Counter terrorism police investigate crimes motivated by extremism or hate.
Key Terms 2
- Counter terrorism police Police who investigate attacks linked to extremist beliefs or hate
- hate crime An attack targeting someone because of their religion or identity