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Five injured in knife attack in central Amsterdam

Police officers stand behind a cordoned off area after a stabbing near Dam Square in central Amsterdam
Police officers stand behind a cordoned off area after a stabbing near Dam Square in central Amsterdam (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)
  • Five people were injured in a mass stabbing near Dam Square in Amsterdam.
  • A suspect has been arrested, but the motive remains unclear.
  • The incident occurred shortly before 3.30 pm local time, prompting a rapid response from police and emergency services.
  • A helicopter landed in Dam Square to transport injured individuals to the hospital.
  • Among the victims were a girl and an elderly woman, according to local media reports. A cordon was initially set up but has since been lifted.

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