Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney says victims of knife attacks in Edinburgh last week are “deeply traumatised” by what happened. According to reports, Swinney met some of the people injured in a series of incidents in the city on Friday evening, including areas such as Leith and parts of west Edinburgh. The attacks are described as apparently targeting Muslims and people of colour. In the series of injuries, five men were reportedly hurt, with four taken to hospital. Swinney’s comments are framed as expressions of solidarity with the affected communities and concern for those injured. The outlets reporting the meeting describe it as face-to-face contact with victims following the incidents, with Swinney discussing the impact of the attacks and acknowledging the trauma experienced. Police investigations into the circumstances of the incidents continue, and reports refer to the attacks as alleged or apparently anti-Muslim in nature, based on how they were understood at the time. The coverage across outlets consistently focuses on Swinney’s statements and his meeting with injured people.