Counter-terror police launch investigation after 36-year-old white man is arrested over 'anti-Muslim' rampage in Edinburgh

By SHANNON MCGUIGAN, NEWS REPORTER Published: 17:49, 20 June 2026 | Updated: 17:59, 20 June 2026 Counter-terror police have launched a probe after a 36-year-old white man is arrested over an alleged 'anti-Muslim' rampage in Edinburgh.  Footage has emerged on social media showing what appeared to be a topless man vandalising a petrol station carrying a weapon.  In a separate video, he appears to hit the door of a pizzeria several miles away in Leith Walk.  Other footage also emerge suggesting a heavy police presence as well as ambulances on the scene as bystanders watched on behind police tape.  The attacks first began near a mosque in the western part of the Scottish capital on Friday night, and two men were injured, the BBC reported.  A 36-year-old white man has since been taken into custody as Police Scotland and counter terrorism police work together in an ongoing investigation.  A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'A 36-year old man has been arrested following a series of incidents at a number of locations across the West of Edinburgh, and Leith, during the evening of Friday, 19 June. 'Four people were injured and taken to hospital for treatment. Enquiries are ongoing, however, we believe there to be no further risk to the public at this time. Members of the public are thanked for their assistance.' This is a breaking news story. Updates to follow.  Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.