Five Injured in Amsterdam Stabbing Near Dam Square; Suspect in Custody

The attack on March 27 left two victims seriously injured, as authorities investigate the motive and seek witness cooperation.

The stabbing occurred on Sint Nicolaasstraat, a busy area near Amsterdam's Dam Square, injuring five people, including two seriously.
The victims include two Americans, a Polish man, a Belgian woman, and a Dutch woman, with ages ranging from 19 to 73.
A passerby subdued the suspect, who was injured in the process, before police arrived to make the arrest.
The suspect is in custody and receiving medical treatment, while authorities continue to investigate the motive, which remains unclear.
Emergency services, including ambulances and a trauma helicopter, responded swiftly, and the mayor of Amsterdam expressed solidarity with the victims.