Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEDITORS NOTE BLURRED BY PA PICTURE DESK Handout photo dated 19/06/26 by Edward Hughes of a man being arrested in Edinburgh (Edward Hughes/PA)Lewis Hawkes, 36, has been charged with five counts of attempted murder "aggravated by reason of having a terrorist connection" following a series of attacks in Edinburgh. The charges also include assault and robbery, breach of the peace, and culpable and reckless conduct, all with a suspected terrorist connection. Five people were injured in the attacks across the city on Friday, with three requiring hospital treatment, and several victims identified as Muslim. Counter-terrorism officers are investigating the incidents, which are suspected to have an anti-Muslim motivation. Hawkes appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court, did not enter a plea, and was remanded in custody ahead of a further court appearance within eight days. In fullMan in court over attempted murder and terrorism charges after multiple stabbings in EdinburghThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Man, 36, charged with terrorism-linked attempted murders following Edinburgh attacks
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEDITORS NOTE BLURRED BY PA PICTURE DESK Handout photo dated 19/06/26 by Edward Hughes of a man being arrested in Edinburgh (Edward Hughes/PA)Lewis Hawkes, 36, has been charged with five counts of attempted murder "aggravated by reason of having a terrorist connection" following a series of attacks in Edinburgh. The charges also include assault and robbery, breach of the peace, and culpable and reckless conduct, all with a suspected terrorist connection. Five people were injured in the attacks across the city on Friday, with three requiring hospital treatment, and several victims identified as Muslim. Counter-terrorism officers are investigating the incidents, which are suspected to have an anti-Muslim motivation. Hawkes appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court, did not enter a plea, and was remanded in custody ahead of a further court appearance within eight days. In fullMan in court over attempted murder and terrorism charges after multiple stabbings in EdinburghThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
