Overview

• The knife attack on March 27, 2025, near Amsterdam's Royal Palace injured five individuals, two seriously, including victims from Amsterdam, Belgium, Poland, and the United States.
• The suspect, a 30-year-old man from eastern Ukraine, was subdued by a British tourist before being arrested by police.
• The suspect’s identity was initially unclear due to conflicting documents but has now been confirmed by authorities.
• The heroic intervention of the British tourist has been recognized with a bravery medal by Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema.
• The suspect, treated for a leg injury before being taken into custody, is set to appear before a magistrate on March 31, 2025, as investigations into his motive continue.