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Lewis Hawkes Faces Terrorist Charges
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A 36-year-old man, Lewis Hawkes, appeared in court facing five counts of attempted murder with terrorist links, alongside charges of assault, robbery, and reckless conduct—all allegedly tied to a series of violent incidents across Edinburgh last Friday. Police are working with multi-faith groups to calm community fears, while Counter Terrorism Policing Scotland leads the investigation. No wider threat is confirmed, but authorities urge witnesses to come forward. Hawkes, who made no plea, remains in custody and is due back in court in eight days.
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