Inquest Confirms British Student's 2022 Death in Amsterdam as Unlawful Killing

Danny Castledine, 22, was stabbed 44 times near a canal; a Belgian man was jailed for manslaughter, with potential retrial pending.

Danny Castledine, a 22-year-old British student, was fatally stabbed 44 times near Amsterdam's Singel canal in June 2022 while traveling to a music festival in Belgium.
An inquest held in Nottingham concluded the cause of death as 'multiple stab wounds' and ruled it an unlawful killing.
A Belgian national, referred to as Nongo B, was convicted of manslaughter in a Dutch court and sentenced to 14 years in prison in January 2023.
Police investigations revealed the attack occurred after Castledine became separated from his friend in the early hours of the morning and encountered the defendant.
The coroner expressed condolences to Castledine's family, highlighting his love for travel and the lasting positive impact he had on those who knew him.