A stabbing attack near Dam Square in central Amsterdam left four people injured on Thursday, according to Dutch police. Authorities have arrested one suspect, though the motive behind the assault remains under investigation.
The incident occurred on a nearby street, triggering an immediate police and medical response. Emergency services cordoned off the area as multiple ambulances and a trauma helicopter arrived to treat the victims. Dam Square, a major tourist destination, reopened approximately two hours after the attack.
🚨🚨 Mass stabbing attack in central Amsterdam
An unidentified man with a knife attacked pedestrians at Dam Square, injuring at least 5 people.
The attacker has been detained, but his motive remains unknown. pic.twitter.com/Cow1jUi3y1
— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) March 27, 2025Initial reports indicated five injured individuals, but police later confirmed the suspect was among the wounded. “With assistance from a civilian, we overpowered the suspect,” police stated in a social media update. “Due to a leg injury, we transported him to a hospital.”
Authorities have not released information about the victims’ conditions or the suspect’s identity. ANP, a Dutch news agency, published images showing emergency workers wheeling a person into an ambulance on a stretcher.
AMSTERDAM STABBING INCIDENT: Multiple people have been injured in a stabbing attack at Sint Nicolaasstraat in central Amsterdam, with a large portion of Dam Square cordoned off by authorities. The incident occurred around 15:20 local time. The motive of the perpetrator and a… pic.twitter.com/UHn4zr9xzB
— The Risk Intelligence Group (@riskintelgroup) March 27, 2025Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema reportedly left a city hall meeting upon learning of the attack. While authorities continue investigating, they have not confirmed whether the incident was terror-related.
Police emphasized their ongoing investigation into the motive and encouraged witnesses to come forward with any relevant information.
