Somali Man With Knives in Each Hand Reportedly Tried to Invade Child Nursery, Was Repelled, Then Stabbed Two People Before Fleeing Police
A black man caused panic in Edinburgh, Scotland, on Monday after brandishing knives in public, resulting in two people being injured.
The suspect, who reportedly wielded two knives, was later arrested, according to Sky News.
He was taken into custody after a lockdown in the Calder Gardens section of Edinburgh.
A report from the Telegraph said the suspect was presumed to be from Somalia, but there was no official confirmation.
The incident, which occurred at roughly 8:30 a.m. local time, saw two people injured, with police waiting outside a multi-story apartment building until about 3:30 p.m. when the suspect was apprehended.
🚨 ALERT: Don't Worry, Scotland – It's NOT Terror-Related: Just a Knifeman in Combat Gear Stabbing People Near a School
Edinburgh Calder stabbing: "Man" in combat gear roaming with TWO huge knives, smashes local shop, stabs multiple people (at least two in hospital), barricades… pic.twitter.com/ZHow8Lscgj
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