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Hundreds Join Protest at Edinburgh Flats After Knife Incident
Mustafa Kokoneh, 23, charged with attempted murder after stabbing two people; police deployed over 50 officers and warned against misinformation spreading online.
- On Friday, March 6, 2026, anti-immigration protesters gathered at Cobbinshaw House in the Calder area of Edinburgh, drawing counter-demonstrations including Stand Up to Racism.
- The march followed an alleged stabbing on Monday, March 2, that left two people injured and taken to hospital, with viral footage shared by Tommy Robinson and Elon Musk.
- Eyewitnesses described significant police deployment, noting at least 20 police vehicles and 50 officers, while firearms units, dog handlers, and drone teams operated amid a cordon and three ambulances attended around 8.20pm.
- Mustafa Kokoneh, 23, appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Wednesday, March 4, facing eight charges including two counts of attempted murder; he was remanded in custody with a next appearance within eight days.
- Authorities warned misinformation could harm the community and court processes; Police Scotland clarified there were no reports of a hostage situation, and the incident is not terror-related, leading to school closures and service diversions.
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