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Scottish politicians react to New Zealand attack | Scottish politicians react to New Zealand attack |
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Nicola Sturgeon has condemned the mass shootings at mosques in New Zealand and offered solidarity with the Muslim community. | Nicola Sturgeon has condemned the mass shootings at mosques in New Zealand and offered solidarity with the Muslim community. |
Forty nine people were killed and at least 20 wounded in the attacks in Christchurch. | Forty nine people were killed and at least 20 wounded in the attacks in Christchurch. |
The first minister was among a number of Scottish politicians reacting to the shootings and offering condolences. | The first minister was among a number of Scottish politicians reacting to the shootings and offering condolences. |
Police have stepped up patrols at mosques in Scotland but insisted there was no specific threat. | Police have stepped up patrols at mosques in Scotland but insisted there was no specific threat. |
Ms Sturgeon visited a mosque in Glasgow on Friday afternoon, and a vigil is planned in the city centre later. | |
The shootings, which came around the time people were attending Friday prayers, were the deadliest in the New Zealand's history. | The shootings, which came around the time people were attending Friday prayers, were the deadliest in the New Zealand's history. |
In a tweet, the first minister said that Muslims are a "valued part of our diverse and multicultural society". | In a tweet, the first minister said that Muslims are a "valued part of our diverse and multicultural society". |
Ms Sturgeon wrote: "This is beyond awful. Innocent people being murdered as they worship is horrific and heartbreaking. | Ms Sturgeon wrote: "This is beyond awful. Innocent people being murdered as they worship is horrific and heartbreaking. |
"My thoughts and solidarity are with New Zealand's Muslim community and all of its people on this dark day. | "My thoughts and solidarity are with New Zealand's Muslim community and all of its people on this dark day. |
"Today, at mosques across Scotland and elsewhere, Muslims will attend Friday prayers. | "Today, at mosques across Scotland and elsewhere, Muslims will attend Friday prayers. |
"They are a valued part of our diverse and multicultural society. It is terrorists who commit acts such as who offend our values as a society. We must stand against Islamaphobia and all hate". | "They are a valued part of our diverse and multicultural society. It is terrorists who commit acts such as who offend our values as a society. We must stand against Islamaphobia and all hate". |
Ms Sturgeon said she would visit the Glasgow Central Mosque on Friday with MSP Humza Yousaf, adding: "New Zealand may be on the other side of the world but I know that for Muslims here, what has happened will feel very personal and close to home. | Ms Sturgeon said she would visit the Glasgow Central Mosque on Friday with MSP Humza Yousaf, adding: "New Zealand may be on the other side of the world but I know that for Muslims here, what has happened will feel very personal and close to home. |
"As we send our love to #christchurch, we must stand united here". | "As we send our love to #christchurch, we must stand united here". |
Scottish Labour MSP Anas Sarwar said: "This was a devastating and despicable attack. Today, as millions of Muslims attend Friday Prayers across the world, thoughts are with all the victims, their families and friends, and all those hurting. | Scottish Labour MSP Anas Sarwar said: "This was a devastating and despicable attack. Today, as millions of Muslims attend Friday Prayers across the world, thoughts are with all the victims, their families and friends, and all those hurting. |
"Prejudice is on the rise across the world, creating a toxic 'us versus them' environment that sows the seeds of hate. | "Prejudice is on the rise across the world, creating a toxic 'us versus them' environment that sows the seeds of hate. |
"This terrorist attack is designed to divide our communities, but an attack on one is an attack on all. | "This terrorist attack is designed to divide our communities, but an attack on one is an attack on all. |
"In the aftermath of this distressing tragedy, we must unite and work together to confront hatred. This is not a fight for one individual community, it's a fight for all of us." | "In the aftermath of this distressing tragedy, we must unite and work together to confront hatred. This is not a fight for one individual community, it's a fight for all of us." |
Holyrood's Presiding Officer, Ken Macintosh, indicated that the parliament would be flying flags at half-mast following the attacks as a mark of respect. | Holyrood's Presiding Officer, Ken Macintosh, indicated that the parliament would be flying flags at half-mast following the attacks as a mark of respect. |
David Mundell, Secretary of State for Scotland, wrote: "My heart goes out to the families of those caught up in this outrage and the people of New Zealand." | David Mundell, Secretary of State for Scotland, wrote: "My heart goes out to the families of those caught up in this outrage and the people of New Zealand." |
Solidarity vigil | Solidarity vigil |
The Muslim Council of Scotland has arranged a vigil in Glasgow on Friday evening in solidarity with the New Zealand victims. The group said everyone was welcome. | The Muslim Council of Scotland has arranged a vigil in Glasgow on Friday evening in solidarity with the New Zealand victims. The group said everyone was welcome. |
Those who would like to attend should gather at the steps at the top of Buchanan Street at 17:00. | Those who would like to attend should gather at the steps at the top of Buchanan Street at 17:00. |
The Muslim Council said: "It is now time for us all to stand together against this hatred and share our support to the victims and injured." | The Muslim Council said: "It is now time for us all to stand together against this hatred and share our support to the victims and injured." |
Police Scotland said patrols would be increased around mosques, but added there was no intelligence to suggest there was a specific threat. | Police Scotland said patrols would be increased around mosques, but added there was no intelligence to suggest there was a specific threat. |
Det Ch Con Will Kerr said: "We stand together with all our communities and partners here and overseas, and will continue to work with them to counter the threat no matter where it comes from. | Det Ch Con Will Kerr said: "We stand together with all our communities and partners here and overseas, and will continue to work with them to counter the threat no matter where it comes from. |
"There is no intelligence to suggest there is any specific threat to Scotland. | "There is no intelligence to suggest there is any specific threat to Scotland. |
"Today we will be stepping up reassurance patrols around mosques and increasing engagement with communities of all faiths, giving advice on how people and places can protect themselves" | "Today we will be stepping up reassurance patrols around mosques and increasing engagement with communities of all faiths, giving advice on how people and places can protect themselves" |
The Scottish government has said flags at its buildings will fly at half mast. | The Scottish government has said flags at its buildings will fly at half mast. |
The Shetland flag is flying at half mast above Lerwick's town hall. | The Shetland flag is flying at half mast above Lerwick's town hall. |
Malcolm Bell, convener of Shetland Islands Council, said: "Shetland has deep connections with New Zealand. | Malcolm Bell, convener of Shetland Islands Council, said: "Shetland has deep connections with New Zealand. |
"Our thoughts are with those affected by the appalling events in Christchurch today, including the Muslim community in New Zealand and beyond. | "Our thoughts are with those affected by the appalling events in Christchurch today, including the Muslim community in New Zealand and beyond. |
"These mindless, evil attacks in places of worship is a reminder of the need for vigilance against hatred wherever it occurs." | "These mindless, evil attacks in places of worship is a reminder of the need for vigilance against hatred wherever it occurs." |