A man who uses a knife seriously injured Five people in AmsterdamIncluding two from the US, during a stabbing attack in a shopping area on Thursday, according to the Dutch police.
The Associated Press said the police noticed that the attack, which lasted a few minutes, ended when the suspect was stopped by a passer -by near the Damsplein of the city at the end of Thursday afternoon.
The police closed the areaWhat was taken care of by emergency staff who responded in ambulances and a traumapelicopter.
In a statement, the authorities said that the motive for the attack had not been established, although the police investigated a situation in which the suspect was randomly aimed at victims.
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Police officers gather not far from the area after a stitches near Dam Square in Central Amsterdam, Thursday 27 March 2025. (AP Photo/Peter Delong)
Authorities identified the victims as a 69-year-old man and 67-year-old woman from the US; A 73-year-old woman from Belgium; A 26-year-old man from Poland; And a 19-year-old woman from Amsterdam.
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Police officers step off an area after a defending near Dam Square in Central Amsterdam, Thursday 27 March 2025. (AP Photo/Peter Delong)
“The police investigation is in full swing and currently has complete priority. We hope to get more clarity about the background soon stitch“Said Amsterdam Mayor Feme Halsema.” Our hearts go out to the victims, their families and loved ones. “
The police told the AP that the suspect was injured when a bystander overwhelmed him.
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Staff for emergency services gather near the stage after a stitches near Dam Square in Central Amsterdam, Thursday 27 March 2025. (AP Photo/Peter Delong)
“The suspect was held with the help of a citizen,” said the spokesperson for the Eline Roovers police.
Guido Oostorm, another police spokesperson, said that the victims had been brought to area hospitals for treatment.
A spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed to Fox News that two American citizens were injured during the incident.
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“The US Department of Foreign Affairs has no higher priority than the safety and safety of American citizens abroad,” said the spokesperson. “We follow closely reports about a stabbing in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. We are extended our sympathies to the victims and the families of the affected families. We can confirm that two American citizens were injured. Because of privacy and other considerations, we have no further comment.”
The Associated Press has contributed to this report.
