Amsterdam stabbing – latest: Elderly woman and two Americans among Dam Square knifing victims

Five people were killed on Thursday, the Dutch police said.

Authorities said that there were 67-year-old women and a 69-year-old man among the victims, who were American citizens.

Other victims were a 26-year-old man from Poland, a 73-year-old woman from Belgium and 19-year-old women from Amsterdam.

Dam Square is an area popular with tourists visiting Dutch capital. It is located in the historic city center and includes sights like the Royal Palace.

An Amsterdam The shop worker described to see people injured on the ground at a frightening moments after a stab Spree in the heart of the city tourist district.

Police It was said that the suspect was arrested and he was taken to the hospital injury to his leg. Were engaged in the land outside the restaurant fast food of the public members after they fled the scene, the employee said Independent.

Dutch Minister of Justice and security did not say that nothing was excluded regarding the motive of the suspect.

“It’s too far too early for that,” David Van Weel said to the local media.

The politician thanked the police, adding, “They were amazing there quickly and answered very adequately. They did a fantastic job.”

Some areas are near the place where the attack took place and are still coded with a police cassette.

Local media reported that two side streets from the main high street closed.

Dutch police said most of the markets were now open again, after being closed to allow the helicopter to land.

There will be no additional briefing for the journalists of the Dutch authorities on Thursday night.

The mayor’s spokesman said to the local media that it was too early for further briefing and the investigation is underway.

The man stabbed five people and was arrested on Thursday near the square of Central Amsterdam, the Dutch police confirmed.

Police previously put the number of victims on four.

They said they had no more information about their condition.

After the attack, the suspect was detained with the help of passers-by.

Then they were taken to the hospital with his leg injury, the Dutch media reported.