According to police, a serious stabbing incident took place in broad daylight in Amsterdam’s city center on Thursday, resulting in injuries to five individuals, including two Americans. The suspected attacker is in custody, and authorities are investigating a possible motive for what appears to have been a random assault. The incident occurred just before 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, with emergency services receiving multiple reports of the stabbing. The victims were found in different locations near Dam Square in Amsterdam. Among those injured are two Americans, a 67-year-old woman, and a 69-year-old man, as well as a 19-year-old woman from Amsterdam, a 26-year-old man from Poland, and a 73-year-old woman from Belgium. The conditions of the victims have not been disclosed by the police. The suspect was apprehended near Dam Square with the assistance of bystanders shortly after the attack and was taken to a hospital for a leg injury. The police are working to identify the suspect. Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema expressed that the investigation is a top priority and hopes for swift clarity on the circumstances surrounding the incident. The thoughts of the city are with the victims, their families, and loved ones affected by this tragic event.
