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Stabbing Attack in Amsterdam Leaves Five Wounded, One Arrested

Five people were seriously injured in a stabbing attack in Amsterdam's Dam Square. Police have arrested a suspect, with the motive still under investigation.

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  1. Amsterdam stabbing: Four people injured, police say

    The motive for the incident remains unclear.

    Amsterdam stabbing: Four people injured, police say

    BBC NewsBBC News·24d
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  2. Five wounded in Amsterdam stabbing attack, police say

    The motive behind the attack is currently unclear and under investigation.

    Five wounded in Amsterdam stabbing attack, police say

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  3. Five Injured in Mass Stabbing in Central Amsterdam, Suspect Arrested

    Police are appealing to members of the public who may have images or footage of the incident to come forward and say they don’t yet know a motive or cause into the attacks, but are looking into it.

    Five Injured in Mass Stabbing in Central Amsterdam, Suspect Arrested

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Updated: Mar 27th, 2025, 5:49 PM ET

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On Thursday afternoon, a stabbing attack occurred in central Amsterdam, wounding five individuals, including American and European nationals. The attack took place near Dam Square, where police swiftly cordoned off the area and arrested a suspect, who was assisted by a civilian. As confusion arose regarding the number of victims, authorities confirmed that a trauma helicopter was deployed to assist them. The motive remains unclear, and police are encouraging witnesses to provide evidence to aid the investigation. The incident has caused significant disruptions, including a city council meeting being interrupted.

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  • A knife-wielding assailant injured five people in a stabbing attack near Dam Square, prompting a police response that included an air ambulance and a civilian helping to detain the suspect.

  • The police confirmed that the motive behind the attack remains unclear, and they are conducting a forensic investigation of the area while calling for public assistance in providing footage of the incident.

  • Initial reports varied on the number of victims, but ultimately confirmed five injuries along with an injury sustained by the suspect himself.

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