Five injured in Amsterdam stabbing attack, suspect in custody

Five people were injured in a stabbing attack near Amsterdam’s Dam Square on Thursday, with one suspect taken into custody. The incident, which occurred shortly before 15:30 (local time), prompted a large emergency response, including multiple police units, ambulances, and a trauma helicopter.
According to reports, at least fourteen police cars and an officer on a motorcycle were at the scene by 15:45 (local time). Witnesses described hearing a chilling scream before panic broke out, with people running towards the area in confusion, De Telegraaf reported.
Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema left a council debate due to the incident. Police have urged the public to avoid Dam Square and its surroundings to allow emergency services to operate effectively. Authorities have yet to confirm the motive behind the attack, and no updates have been provided on the condition of those injured.