# Utah man arrested for stabbing Muslim kiosk worker in alleged hate crime

A Utah man was arrested after allegedly stabbing a Muslim kiosk worker multiple times, with police stating the attack was motivated by the victim's religion. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about religiously motivated violence in the United States.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/15/utah-man-arrested-after-allegedly-targeting-muslim-kiosk-worker-in-stabbing?traffic_source=rss) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:49:01 +0000
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/15/muslim-man-stabbed-utah) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:08:52 GMT