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Suspect in attacks that injured 5 in Scotland charged with attempted murder
Lewis Hooks, the suspect linked to last week's attacks in Edinburgh, Scotland, which injured five people and were described as anti-Muslim in nature, appeared in court on attempted murder charges.
Lewis Hooks, the suspect in the attacks that injured five people in Edinburgh, Scotland, last week, has appeared in court. Scotland's Crown Office announced that the 36-year-old Hooks faces five charges of attempted murder under circumstances described as 'terrorism-related'.
Following a closed hearing, the court ordered the suspect to be held in custody until his next appearance in eight days. Hooks also faces charges of assault with intent to rob, breach of the peace, and culpably and recklessly endangering the lives of others.
Details of the attacks
Police Scotland received numerous emergency calls on Friday night regarding violent attacks in different parts of Edinburgh. The attacks involved threats, robbery and vandalism, and five people were injured.
Police reported that the injured sustained varying degrees of wounds, with three people taken to hospital for treatment. 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 organisation stated that in the shared footage, the suspect can be heard shouting slogans using abusive language about 'protecting the country' from Muslims.
The BBC estimated that the attacks began near a mosque, where two people were injured.
Political reactions
The attacks drew political reactions at the highest level. The UK's outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer wrote in a post on X that the suspect was 'apparently 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 shock and stressed that violence against Muslims does not reflect the values of society.
Police Scotland Assistant Chief Constable Katrina Batton sought to offer reassurance, saying full support would be provided to all sections of the community 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 stoking racist sentiment following several incidents.
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