Police Scotland are investigating a series of credible death threats made against a human rights lawyer, after he denounced the sectarian murder of a Muslim shopkeeper by an Islamist and called for unity against terrorism. Aamer Anwar, who lives in Glasgow, said he could not disclose the nature of the threats due to the investigation, but has reason to believe that they have come from within the Muslim community. “Having been a campaigner for human rights for over 25 years, I have grown used to the bile and hatred directed at me,” Mr Anwar said. “On occasion when I have had my life seriously threatened, I have informed the police but have always chosen to keep it private. On this occasion I could no longer remain silent, because of a small minority who believe they can silence me by creating a climate of fear.” Mr Anwar added that over the last few weeks, “abuse and hatred” had been whipped up on social media, and people had been calling his home in the middle of the night. “I hold these people directly responsible for creating an atmosphere which has given some the confidence to make threats to my life,” he said.