The First Minister, John Swinney, has commented on events in three areas of Edinburgh on Friday in which five men were injured.
It is alleged the attacks were racially motivated and a 36 year-old man has been arrested and charged.
Police Scotland said on Saturday evening: “A 36-year-old man has been charged in connection with a number of incidents which took place in Edinburgh on Friday, 19 June, 2026. A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal, and the individual will appear at court in due course.”
Mr Swinney said on Sunday: “There is no place for race-based or faith-based violence in Scotland. My thoughts are with all who have been impacted – the victims but also the communities who are understandably anxious by what happened.
“We must all stand united in utter condemnation of the heinous attack that took place in Edinburgh. Anti-Muslim hatred is abhorrent, and we must not allow recent attempts to stoke fear to divide us.
“Everyone who lives in Scotland – those that were born here and those that have decided to make Scotland their home – epitomise Scotland’s values of hope, tolerance and solidarity. These are values that must be cherished, nurtured and protected. We must all come together to ensure that.
“I am grateful to Police Scotland for the continued work they are undertaking to ensure communities feel safe and supported. I want to reassure communities that my government will lead from the front in tackling all forms of violence, division and prejudice.”
