At least 5 folks have been wounded in a stabbing in Amsterdam on Thursday (March 27, 2025), police stated. One person was arrested.
The stabbing occurred near Dam Square in the central a part of the Dutch metropolis. Police cordoned off the realm, and a number of ambulances and a trauma helicopter responded.
When requested a couple of potential motive, Amsterdam police spokesperson Esther Izaks informed The Associated Press that “it’s too early to tell.”
The space is a well-liked vacationer vacation spot and guests might nonetheless be seen on the highest of the close by Nieuwe Kerk, or New Church. Nearby public transportation has been halted.
Police urged individuals who could have witnessed the stabbing to come back ahead with any photos that would help in the investigation. No additional particulars have been instantly accessible.
Local media reported {that a} metropolis council assembly involving Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema was interrupted due to the stabbing.
Published – March 27, 2025 10:08 pm IST
