CCTV shows moments leading up to arrest in anti-Muslim attacks probe

Police have arrested a man following a series of violent attacks in Edinburgh, including stabbings near a mosque. CCTV footage captured the suspect attacking multiple individuals with knives before being detained by authorities.
Why it matters
The involvement of counter-terrorism police highlights the severity of the incident and the ongoing investigation into potential hate-motivated violence.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Mary McCool BBC Scotland BBC CCTV shows a man being arrested eight minutes after he arrived in Leith Walk The BBC has obtained CCTV footage showing the moments leading up to the arrest of a man, following a number of suspected anti-Muslim attacks across Edinburgh.
The report relies on police statements and visual evidence, maintaining a factual tone regarding a sensitive criminal event.
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