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Five Injured in Amsterdam Stabbing as Suspect Remains in Custody

Authorities investigate motive behind attack near Dam Square, with suspect receiving medical treatment after being subdued by a passerby.

Un suspect a été placé en garde à vue, a annoncé la police jeudi 27 mars.
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Des policiers sur le site d'une attaque au couteau à Amsterdam, le 27 mars 2025 aux Pays-Bas
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Overview

  • A stabbing attack on March 27, 2025, near Amsterdam's Dam Square injured five people, including two seriously.
  • The victims include individuals from the United States, Poland, Belgium, and the Netherlands, highlighting the area's international character.
  • The suspect, subdued by a passerby and injured in the leg, remains in custody and is receiving medical treatment.
  • Authorities have yet to determine a motive and are requesting witness evidence, including photos and videos, to aid the investigation.
  • Emergency services, including ambulances and a trauma helicopter, responded promptly, and Amsterdam's mayor expressed support for the victims.