Amsterdam stabbing – newest: Multiple individuals wounded after mass knife assault close to Dam Square
Five people have been injured in a mass knife attack near Amsterdam’s central Dam square, Dutch police have said.
Footage shared on social media appeared to show a helicopter landing in the square, which is popular with tourists, with injured people being taken to hospital.
The stabbing is reported to have taken place shortly before 3:30pm local time, with De Telegraaf newspaper reporting that at least fourteen police cars and an officer on a motorcycle had swarmed the scene within 15 minutes.
The outlet cited a police spokesperson as saying that officers had received reports of a robbery.
Police said a suspect has been arrested but said a motive for the stabbing remains unclear, and detectives said they would be seeking to establish a motive as part of their investigation.
Dam Square is an area popular with tourists visiting the Dutch capital. It is in the historic centre of the city and includes landmarks such as the Royal Palace.
Cordon lifted on Dam Square – reports
Local media outlets have now reported that the cordon on Dam Square has been lifted.
De Telegraaf newspaper said the square had reopened after it was closed to allow a helicopter to land.
It reportedly flew away at around 16:30pm local time.
Though the cordon has been lifted, several shops have closed their doors early including the nearby Primark.
Latest pictures from Dam Square
Motive of attack unclear
Dutch police have said they are not certain what the motive of the attack was.
Detectives said they would be seeking to establish a motive as part of their investigation.
De Telegraaf newspaper cited a police spokesperson as saying that officers had received reports of a robbery.
Full story: Five injured in knife attack near Dam Square
A large cordon has been set up on both Sint Nicolaasstraat and Dam Square, local media reported.
Footage shared on social media appeared to show a helicopter landing in the square, with injured people being taken to hospital.
Pictured: Dam Square cordoned off as ambulances attend scene
Five injured in knife attack near Dam Square
A large cordon has been set up on both Sint Nicolaasstraat and Dam Square, local media reported.
Footage shared on social media appeared to show a helicopter landing in the square, with injured people being taken to hospital.
The stabbing is reported to have taken place shortly before 3:30pm local time, with De Telegraaf newspaper reporting that at least fourteen police cars and an officer on a motorcycle had swarmed the scene within 15 minutes.
Source: independent.co.uk
