Four in hospital after bare-chested man with weapon roams around Edinburgh

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   Man Arrested After Violent Incidents Across Edinburgh

   A 36-year-old man was arrested following a series of attacks in Edinburgh on Friday evening. The suspect, described as bare-chested and armed, targeted a pizzeria and individuals near a mosque. Counter-terrorism officers are investigating the incidents.

   What's confirmed:

   • A 36-year-old man was arrested following the incidents.
   • The suspect was described as bare-chested and armed with a weapon.
   • The attacks occurred on Friday evening across Edinburgh, including Leith and the west of the city.
   • Counter-terrorism police are investigating the series of incidents.
   • A man was seen battering the door of a pizzeria.
   • Leith Walk was closed during the police incident.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Five people were injured in suspected Islamophobic attacks.
   • The man shouted he was "protecting the country".
   • The suspect drove erratically before attacking a black man and a delivery rider.
   • Four people were hospitalized.
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