Stabbing Spree Shocks Amsterdam's Central Square

In Amsterdam, a man was apprehended after stabbing five people near Dam Square. The suspect, injured during the incident, was aided in capture by a citizen and taken to a hospital. The victims’ conditions remain undisclosed, while the assailant's motive is still under investigation.

A man attacked five individuals near Amsterdam's bustling Dam Square, Dutch police confirmed on Thursday.

The suspect, whose arrest was assisted by a courageous citizen, suffered a leg injury and was subsequently transported to a hospital for treatment, police revealed on social media platform X.

Originally reporting four victims, authorities have not yet released their conditions. The assailant's motive remains unknown as investigations continue.

(With inputs from agencies.)