According to the Dutch police, during the stabbing attack in a shopping district on Thursday, two people were seriously injured in Amsterdam.
The Associated Press said the police noted the attack, which lasted for several minutes, ended when the suspect was stopped by a passerby near the city’s Dam Square late on Thursday night.
The police closed the area that was given by the emergency employees who responded in an ambulance and a shock helicopter.
In a statement, officials said that the objective of the attack was not established, although the police were investigating a situation where the suspected randomly targeted victims were targeted.
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Police officers were not away from the area after a stabbing near Dam Square at Central Amsterdam on Thursday, March 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Peter Delong)
Officials recognized the victims as a 69 -year -old man and a 67 -year -old woman from the US; A 73 -year -old Belgian woman; A 26 -year -old man from Poland; And a 19 -year -old woman from Amsterdam.
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Police officials closed an area after stabbing a stab near Dam Square at Central Amsterdam on Thursday, March 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Peter Delong)
Amsterdam Mayor Fame Halea said, “Police investigation is completely and at this time is full priority. We soon expect to get more clarity about the background of this terrible stab.” “Our heart goes out for victims, their families and loved ones.”
Police told AP that the suspect was injured when an audience had controlled him.
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Emergency service personnel gather near the spot after a stabbing near Dam Square at Central Amsterdam on Thursday, March 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Peter Delong)
Police spokesman Ellen Ruverrs told AP, “The suspect was detained with the help of a citizen.”
Another spokesperson of the police department Guido Ostrom said the victims were taken to the hospitals in the area for treatment.
A spokesman for the State Department confirmed Fox News that two American citizens were injured during the incident.
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The spokesman said, “The US State Department does not have more priority than the safety and safety of American citizens abroad.” “We are following a stabbing report in Amsterdam, Netherlands. We expand our sympathy for the families of the victims and the affected.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
