NewsUK NewsLewis Hawkes, 36, has appeared in court charged with five counts of attempted murder linked to terrorism, following alleged anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh19:07, 22 Jun 2026Updated 19:20, 22 Jun 2026A man has been charged with "terrorism connected" attempted murders after allegedly carrying out anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh.‌Lewis Hawkes, 36, was also charged with one count of assault and robbery, two counts of breach of the peace and two counts of culpable and reckless conduct – all of which are also aggravated by reason of having a terrorist connection, the Crown Office said.‌Counter-terrorism officers were brought in to investigate the attacks across the city on Friday which left five people injured and are suspected to have an anti-Muslim motivation.‌Two men were taken to hospital after being stabbed "multiple times" following prayers at Broomhouse Mosque that evening. Another three people were attacked on Leith Walk.‌Police Scotland said an investigation led by counter-terror officers was ongoing.A series of attacks were reported across Edinburgh on Friday evening.At around 8:30pm, two 22-year-old men, understood to have recently left Asr prayer at the mosque, were repeatedly stabbed at Sighthill Park and rushed to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment.Article continues belowThis is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link. You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Breaking NewsTerrorismCrime