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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Severin Carrell Scotland editor

Man charged with terrorism-linked attempted murders after Edinburgh attacks

John Swinney and a police officer sitting in a semi-circle with members of the local Muslim community on either side
Scottish first minister John Swinney said victims of the knife attacks have been deeply traumatised during a visit to Broomhouse mosque. Photograph: Rachel Keenan/PA

A 36-year-old man has been charged with five counts of attempted murder “aggravated by reason of having a terrorist connection” after a series of attacks in Edinburgh last Friday.

Lewis Hawkes has also been charged with assault and robbery, two counts of breach of the peace and two counts of culpable and reckless conduct, all of which were also aggravated by reason of a terrorist connection.

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