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Five Injured in Amsterdam Stabbing Near Dam Square; Suspect in Custody

The attack on March 27 left two victims seriously injured, as authorities investigate the motive and seek witness cooperation.

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

  • The stabbing occurred on Sint Nicolaasstraat, a busy area near Amsterdam's Dam Square, injuring five people, including two seriously.
  • The victims include two Americans, a Polish man, a Belgian woman, and a Dutch woman, with ages ranging from 19 to 73.
  • A passerby subdued the suspect, who was injured in the process, before police arrived to make the arrest.
  • The suspect is in custody and receiving medical treatment, while authorities continue to investigate the motive, which remains unclear.
  • Emergency services, including ambulances and a trauma helicopter, responded swiftly, and the mayor of Amsterdam expressed solidarity with the victims.