Green Party leader Zac Polanski has blamed anti-Muslim rhetoric from politicians and public figures, including Elon Musk, following a series of attacks in Edinburgh that left five Muslim people injured.In a post on X, Polanski said: “Let’s be clear that the anti-Muslim hatred of politicians and their billionaire partner @elonmusk creates the conditions for such a vile attack.”He expressed solidarity with the victims and Muslim communities affected by the attacks, writing: “Solidarity with all those affected and Muslim communities in Edinburgh and beyond.” His comments come after a 36-year-old man was arrested in connection with a series of incidents in the Scottish capital on June 19. Scottish police have since charged the suspect, and counter-terrorism officers are investigating the attacks as possible hate crimes.The violence began in the Sighthill area of Edinburgh on Friday evening, where two people were injured and taken to hospital. According to the Scottish Association of Mosques, the victims were leaving the Broomhouse Mosque when they were attacked, The Guardian reports.Police later received reports of further attacks in other parts of the city, including Telford Road and Leith Walk. Three more people were reportedly attacked during the incident.The five victims, ranging in age from 22 to 39, suffered various injuries. Three required hospital treatment, although police said none of the injuries were life-threatening.Officers arrested the suspect around 9:30 p.m. after a gunfight with him in the city. Social media footage depicting the incident has been circulating online, with one video showing a shirtless man carrying a long weapon and another showing a suspect being stopped by police.Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the attacks, saying the suspect appeared to be motivated by anti-Muslim hatred.“Absolutely appalling. No one should have to face violence on our streets,” Starmer wrote on Twitter. “I will not tolerate this. He will face the full force of the law.”