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Edinburgh Leader Hails City Diversity After Migrant Stabbing Spree Hospitalizes Two
Authored by Thomas Brooke va Remix News Wednesday, Mar 04, 2026
In the wake of Monday’s stabbing spree by a suspect reported by one national newspaper to have been a Somali immigrant, the leader of City of Edinburgh Council has praised the capital’s diversity and said she wants the city to “stay that way.”
Cllr. Jane Meagher spoke out after a man was arrested in connection with Monday morning’s violence, which saw armed officers swarm a block of flats and nearby streets following reports of a suspect carrying two large knives.
Footage of the suspect circulated widely on social media, showing a Black man wielding large blades in both hands.
🏴‼️ A knifeman has reportedly stabbed multiple people in Edinburgh, Scotland.
He is believed to have smashed up a convenience store before entering an apartment block.
Schools have been placed in lockdown and armed police descended on the Calders area of the city.
"The two… pic.twitter.com/iYf3HITutH
— Remix News & Views (@RMXnews) March 2, 2026
The suspect’s nationality has not yet been confirmed by Police Scotland.
At least two people were injured during the attack, with one man suffering injuries “consistent with being stabbed” and a woman sustaining a head wound. Both were taken to hospital in the Scottish capital.
In a statement issued after the suspect was taken into custody, Meagher said she was “deeply shocked” by what had happened and paid tribute to emergency responders and council staff.
“Moments like this remind us of the need to stand together – and of the importance of community spirit and tolerance,” she said.
The response from Edinburgh City Council to Monday's stabbing spree that left two people in the hospital has been to praise diversity, calling it the city's "biggest strength."
Council leader Jane Meagher said everyone has a part to play in making sure it remains welcoming and… pic.twitter.com/ZkYm9GvruQ
— Remix News & Views (@RMXnews) March 2, 2026
“Edinburgh is a proud, welcoming, and diverse city. Our biggest strength lies in those who live here – people from all walks of life, cultures, and backgrounds – and we all have a part to play in making sure it stays that way,” she added.
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