COUNTER-terrorism police are involved following a series of violent attacks across Edinburgh which left five people injured.
Police Scotland said a 36-year-old white Scottish man has been arrested and there is no further threat to the public.
On Friday, police received multiple calls from members of the public concerning threats, robbery and vandalism across the capital.
Videos on social media appeared to show a man with a knife in the street, while another video appeared to show a topless man on the ground shouting that he is “protecting the country” as he is held by an officer.
Five men, two aged 22, and others aged 24,27 and 39, sustained a range of injuries.
Three required hospital treatment, with police confirming that none of the injuries are life threatening.
The 36-year-old white Scottish man remains in custody, with enquiries ongoing.
Police were first alerted to an incident in the Sighthill area at 8.50pm on Friday, where two men were injured.
They were taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary by ambulance.
Officers then received reports of incidents around retailers across the west and north of the city.
During this period, three other men were attacked in the Telford Road and Leith Walk area, suffering differing injuries.
The suspect was detained by police at around 9.30pm on Friday.
The organisation Muslim Engagement and Development (Mend) said that several of those injured are Muslim.
Local policing patrols will continue across the area, and there will be a visible policing presence over the coming days, Police Scotland said.
Assistant Chief Constable Catriona Paton said: “This was a shocking attack and my first thoughts are with those who were injured and most directly affected.
“I want to send a clear message of support to all our communities that there is no place for racism or faith-based hate in a Scotland which is at its best when we stand together.
“Officers responded to multiple reports of a fast-moving sequence of events across Edinburgh before arresting a man and public safety was our priority.
“Extensive work is ongoing to establish all the circumstances. We are being supported by Counter Terrorism Policing and working under the direction of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.
“I want to thank our officers who responded with bravery and professionalism, and with a focus on protecting the public.
“I’m hugely grateful for the support and assistance of our communities and would appeal for anyone with any information to share it with police. We have established a major incident police portal.”
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