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UK counter-terror officers probe suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh that injured five

Several of those hurt are reported to be Muslim as Police Scotland say 36-year-old white Scottish man arrested Counter-terrorism officers are involved in investigations into a series of violent incidents in Edinburgh that left five people injured, police said. The organisation Muslim Engagement and...

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As of June 20, 2026 at 6:33 PM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.

What happened The suspect had purportedly shouted that he was protecting the country from the Muslims when he was arrested.
The headline split The left frames it as "Counter-terrorism officers investigate after five injured in violent incidents in Edinbur...". The center frames it as "Counter-terrorism police called in after five injured in Edinburgh street attacks".
Match confidence Medium confidence. 7 sources across 2 bias buckets. Useful framing signal — check the source list before sharing.
Same-event confidenceMedium

7 sources across 2 bias buckets agree on the event.

Framing confidenceModerate

65/99 — meaningful wording shift across the spectrum.

WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED

Left / center-leftCounter-terrorism officers investigate after five injured in violent incidents in Edinburgh

The Guardian UK · Left · News report

CenterUK counter-terror officers probe suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh that injured five

The Straits Times · Center · News report

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SEE THE HEADLINES

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The Guardian UKNews report · Jun 20, 5:32 PM

Counter-terrorism officers investigate after five injured in violent incidents in Edinburgh

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Several of those hurt are reported to be Muslim as Police Scotland say 36-year-old white Scottish man arrested Counter-terrorism officers are involved in investigations into a series of vio...

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The Straits TimesNews report · Jun 20, 6:33 PM

UK counter-terror officers probe suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh that injured five

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The suspect had purportedly shouted that he was protecting the country from the Muslims when he was arrested.

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BBC NewsNews report · Jun 20, 5:27 PM

Five injured in suspected anti-Muslim attacks after armed man roamed Edinburgh streets

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, 5:16 PM

Terror probe as 'Edinburgh knifeman' goes on 'anti-Muslim rampage' injuring five

Multiple victims were from the Muslim community, as the incidents are being investigated by counter-terrorism officers, with one man in custody

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iNews (UK)News report · Jun 20, 4:35 PM

Counter-terrorism police investigate after five injured in Edinburgh attacks

A man has been arrested after multiple members of the public reported the "violent attacks"

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The ScotsmanNews report · Jun 20, 3:42 PM

Counter-terrorism police called in after five injured in Edinburgh street attacks

A number of violent incidents unfolded across Edinburgh on Friday night

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The National (Scotland)News report · Jun 20, 3:25 PM

Muslim groups condemn 'deeply disturbing' Edinburgh attacks as 5 injured

Muslim organisations have condemned a series of violent attacks across Edinburgh which left five people injured

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Details65/99 Wording Gap · Medium confidence · 7 sources
65/99 Wording GapMedium confidence7 sources · 2 bias bucketsLive match · 7 sources · 2 buckets · comparable news formatFormats: News report

SOURCE MAP CHANGES

Jun 20, 3:25 PM: The National (Scotland) joined the source map.

Jun 20, 3:42 PM: The Scotsman joined the source map.

Jun 20, 4:35 PM: iNews (UK) joined the source map.

Jun 20, 5:16 PM: The Mirror UK joined the source map.

Now: Wording Gap is 65/99 and story health is live match · 7 sources · 2 buckets · comparable news format.