A man has appeared in court charged with five counts of attempted murder following a series of alleged terror-related attacks in Edinburgh.
Lewis Hawkes, 36, from Edinburgh, appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court facing charges said to be aggravated by reason of having a terrorist connection.
The charges relate to a number of incidents that took place on Friday and left five people injured.
The Crown Office confirmed Hawkes faces five counts of attempted murder, along with one count of assault and robbery, two counts of breach of the peace, and two counts of culpable and reckless conduct.
All of the charges are alleged to be aggravated by reason of having a terrorist connection.
Counter-terrorism officers have been involved in the investigation, with police examining the incidents for a suspected anti-Muslim motivation.
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During a private hearing today, June 22, Hawkes made no plea.
He was remanded in custody for further examination and is due to appear in court again within the next eight days.
Police Scotland said inquiries remain ongoing.
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