The ‘Reclaim Our Streets’ rally in Edinburgh is being held in response to alleged knife attacks, which the Prime Minister said appeared to have been motivated by “anti-Muslim hatred”.
Comedian Franklie Boyle and former First Minister Humza Yousaf are among the well-known faces backing a ‘Reclaim Our Streets’ rally following a series of alleged attacks in Edinburgh
A 36-year-old man appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday charged with five counts of attempted murder ‘aggravated by reason of having a terrorist connection’.
Two men were injured in Sighthill area of the city, at about 8.50pm on Friday.
Police said three other men were then allegedly attacked in the Telford Road and Leith Walk areas of the capital.
Counter-terrorism officers were brought in to investigate what happened, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer saying that the incidents appeared to be motivated by “anti-Muslim hatred”.
A ‘Reclaim Our Streets’ rally is being held on Saturday afternoon at Montgomery Street Park and a number of famous faces have signed up to take part.
The event organised by Stand up to Racism Edinburgh, aims to show solidarity with minority communities.
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