‘Poisonous narrative’ surrounding Muslims in the UK emboldening far-right attacks, groups say
LONDON: A “poisonous narrative” surrounding Muslims in the UK is emboldening far-right terror attacks, Muslim groups and politicians have said in the wake of brutal attacks that took place in Edinburgh on Friday.
Five men sustained injuries in the apparent anti-Muslim attacks and three required hospital treatment for non-life-threatening injuries, according to police.
The charity Muslim Engagement and Development said that several of those injured are Muslim. The Scottish Association of Mosques said two of the injured men were attacked after attending prayers at their local mosque.
Videos on social media showed a half-naked, tattooed, white man who appeared to be carrying a large weapon chasing an Asian man and then attempting to break his way into a restaurant, before later being handcuffed on the ground by police.
