Lewis Hawkes

A 36-year-old man named Lewis Hawkes has been charged with multiple offenses, including five counts of attempted murder, following a series of attacks in Edinburgh, Scotland, on Friday, June 19, 2026. All charges are aggravated by reason of having a terrorist connection.

Key Facts and Charges:

• Individual: Lewis Hawkes, 36, from Edinburgh.
• Date of Incidents: Friday, June 19, 2026.
• Location of Incidents: Various locations across Edinburgh, including Sighthill Park, Telford Road, and Leith Walk.
• Victims: Five men, aged between 22 and 39, were injured in the attacks. Some victims were worshippers leaving Broomhouse Mosque, and the attacks are suspected to have an anti-Muslim motivation.
• Charges:
• Five counts of attempted murder, "aggravated by reason of having a terrorist connection".
• One count of assault and robbery, also with a terrorist connection.
• Two counts of breach of the peace, also with a terrorist connection.
• Two counts of culpable and reckless conduct, also with a terrorist connection.

Court Appearances and Decisions:

• First Appearance: Lewis Hawkes appeared in private at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, June 22, 2026.
• Plea: He made no plea or declaration during this appearance.
• Custody: Hawkes was remanded in custody.
• Further Appearance: A further court appearance was expected within eight days of his first hearing.
• Second Appearance: Hawkes made a second court appearance on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Edinburgh Sheriff Court, where he was fully committed for trial over the 10 charges he faces. He again made no plea to the charges and was remanded in custody.

The investigation into these incidents is being led by specialist counter-terrorism officers.