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A maniac went on a bloody rampage with a machete in Scotland that left five people hurt.<\/p>\n

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The shirtless attacker appeared to be targeting Muslims in the Friday attacks, which unfolded in Edinburgh, according to reports.<\/p>\n

The suspect, 36, who was not publicly identified, slashed two men near a mosque in the western portion of the city before going on to hurt three others Leith Walk, authorities said.<\/p>\n

None of the injuries are believed to be life threatening, according to the BBC.<\/p>\n

Online video appeared to show the suspect saying he was \u201cprotecting his country\u201d from Muslims while being held on the ground and arrested.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve told you time and time again, I\u2019m protecting the country from these f\u2013king Muslim bastards. Raping our young daughters, raping our kids. Enough is enough. I have had enough,\u201d the man shouted while being cuffed.<\/p>\n

Islamic community group MEND Scotland said several of the victims are Muslim, The BBC reported.<\/p>\n

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The Muslim Council of Britain also issued a statement and warned members of the faith to \u201cstay vigilant.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cTo our community: stay vigilant, look out for one another, and please report any Islamophobic hate crimes to the police,\u201d a spokesperson for the group said, according to the BBC.<\/p>\n

Assistant Chief Constable of Police Catriona Paton issued a statement reassuring the Muslim minority community.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to send a clear message of support to all our communities that there is no place for racism or faith-based hate in Scotland which is at its best when we stand working together,\u201d she said after the attack, the BBC reported.<\/p>\n

The incident is currently being investigated by counter-terrorism police, according to The Scottish Sun.<\/p>\n

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