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Five Injured in Mass Stabbing Near Amsterdam’s Dam Square, Suspect Arrested

Police are investigating the motive behind the attack, which caused panic in a busy tourist area and led to a swift emergency response.

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Police cordoned off part of Dam Square in central Amsterdam

Overview

  • The stabbing occurred on Sint Nicolaasstraat, near Dam Square, a central and popular tourist destination in Amsterdam.
  • At least five people were injured in the attack and have been transported to local hospitals; their conditions remain unclear.
  • The suspect, an unidentified male, was arrested at the scene, but the motive for the attack remains under investigation.
  • Police quickly cordoned off the area and have asked witnesses to provide any footage or information to aid their inquiry.
  • Emergency responders, including ambulances and a trauma helicopter, were deployed to the scene, highlighting the rapid response to the incident.