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UPIWire story · Jun 20, 8:54 PM
5 men stabbed in alleged anti-Muslim attack in Edinburgh, Scotland
Police arrested a man after stabbing five people in Edinburgh, Scotland, in suspected anti-Muslim attacks. A 36-year-old man was arrested.
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5 men stabbed in alleged anti-Muslim attack in Edinburgh, Scotland
Police arrested a man after stabbing five people in Edinburgh, Scotland, in suspected anti-Muslim attacks. A 36-year-old man was arrested.
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HOW EACH SIDE WORDED IT
Left-leaningMan charged after series of attacks across Edinburgh
The Guardian UKMixed
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Right-leaningCenter-rightCounterterrorism officials investigating after suspect goes on rampage in alleged hate attack: report
Fox News WorldMostly Factual
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UPIHigh5 men stabbed in alleged anti-Muslim attack in Edinburgh, Scotland
As of June 21, 2026 at 2:37 AM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.
What happened Police arrested a man after stabbing five people in Edinburgh, Scotland, in suspected anti-Muslim attacks. A 36-year-old man was arrested.
The headline split The left frames it as "Man charged after series of attacks across Edinburgh". The right frames it as "Counterterrorism officials investigating after suspect goes on rampage in alleged hate at...".
Match confidence High confidence. 14 sources checked, Left/Center/Right all represented. Best read as a clear framing signal — not a fact-check.
Same-event confidenceHigh
14 sources across Left, Center, and Right all describe the same event.
Framing confidenceStrong
76/99 — headlines create a clearly different first impression.
WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED
Left / center-leftMan charged after series of attacks across Edinburgh
The Guardian UK · Left · News report
Center5 men stabbed in alleged anti-Muslim attack in Edinburgh, Scotland
UPI · Center · Wire story
Right / center-rightCounterterrorism officials investigating after suspect goes on rampage in alleged hate attack: report
Fox News World · Center-right · News report
SEE THE HEADLINES
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Al Jazeera EnglishNews report · Jun 21, 2:37 AM
Suspect arrested after anti-Muslim stabbing rampage in Scotland
Bystanders captured the moment police arrested a machete-weilding man, suspected of anti-Muslim stabbing rampage.
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SBS News (Australia)News report · Jun 21, 1:19 AM
Scottish anti-terrorism police investigating alleged anti-muslim attacks
The alleged attacks come against a backdrop of rising anti-immigration sentiment in the UK.
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Times of IsraelNews report · Jun 21, 12:47 AM
Counterterror police probe after 5 hurt in apparent anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh
Shirtless man filmed wielding knife in Scottish city's streets, yelling during arrest he's 'protecting the country from these fucking Muslim bastards raping our young daughters'
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The Guardian UKNews report · Jun 21, 12:30 AM
Man charged after series of attacks across Edinburgh
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Police Scotland arrested 36-year-old man after five people were injured, with counter-terrorism investigators brought in Police Scotland said a man was charged after a series of attacks in...
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RTE News (Ireland)News report · Jun 21, 12:21 AM
Man charged over series of attacks in Edinburgh - police
A 36-year-old man has been charged in connection with a series of attacks in Edinburgh, Police Scotland has said.
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BBC NewsNews report · Jun 20, 11:17 PM
Man charged after suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh
Two people were injured close to a mosque and a man was later seen battering the door of a pizzeria as members of the public run away.
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The Mirror UKNews report · Jun 20, 11:00 PM
Man charged in connection with Edinburgh attacks that left five men injured
Five men, two aged 22, and others aged 24, 27, and 39, sustained a range of injuries and three required hospital treatment following a series of attacks in Edinburgh on Friday - a man has n...
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The Belfast TelegraphNews report · Jun 20, 10:59 PM
Police charge man over series of ‘anti-Muslim’ attacks in Edinburgh
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Fox News WorldNews report · Jun 20, 10:50 PM
Counterterrorism officials investigating after suspect goes on rampage in alleged hate attack: report
Counterterrorism officials are investigating after a suspect allegedly went on an anti-Muslim rampage in Edinburgh, leaving five men injured near a mosque and another location.
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Globe and MailNews report · Jun 20, 10:43 PM
Counterterror police investigate Edinburgh attacks that injured five, appeared to target Muslims
Police Scotland said 36-year-old man was arrested late Friday after officers received multiple reports of attacks
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Financial Times - WorldNews report · Jun 20, 10:04 PM
Stabbing attacks in Edinburgh investigated as anti-Muslim hate crimes
Scottish man is arrested after rampage in capital leaves five injured
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The Jerusalem PostNews report · Jun 20, 9:45 PM
Scottish counter-terrorism police investigate attacks in Edinburgh after five injured
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A 36-year-old Scottish man was arrested following a sequence of threats, robbery, and vandalism. Three of the five victims required hospital treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.
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The Herald (Scotland)News report · Jun 20, 9:25 PM
Edinburgh attack suspect appears motivated by ‘anti-Muslim hatred’, Starmer says
The Prime Minister has condemned the attacks in Edinburgh that have left five people injured, saying the suspect appeared to be motivated by “anti-Muslim hatred”.
Details76/99 Wording Gap · High confidence · 14 sources
76/99 Wording GapHigh confidence14 sources · 3 bias bucketsStable · 14 sources · all three buckets · comparable news formatFormats: Wire story, News report
SOURCE MAP CHANGES
Jun 20, 8:54 PM: UPI joined the source map.
Jun 20, 9:25 PM: The Herald (Scotland) joined the source map.
Jun 20, 9:45 PM: The Jerusalem Post joined the source map.
Jun 20, 10:04 PM: Financial Times - World joined the source map.
Now: Wording Gap is 76/99 and story health is stable · 14 sources · all three buckets · comparable news format.