Mass Stabbing at Amsterdam’s Dam Square Leaves Multiple Injured

Amsterdam Stabbing: At least five people were injured in a stabbing incident near Dam Square, one of Amsterdam’s busiest areas, on Thursday. The Amsterdam police confirmed the attack and stated that a suspect has been arrested. A police spokesperson mentioned that the reason behind the attack remains unclear, and authorities are currently investigating the incident. 

Eyewitness footage from local media showed ambulances rushing to the site and paramedics tending to the injured. A trauma helicopter landed in Dam Square to assist with the emergency response. The condition of the victims remains unknown.  

Authorities have cordoned off the area as they investigate the motive behind the attack. "We currently have no information about the cause or motive of the stabbing incident. This is part of our investigation," the Amsterdam police said in a statement. 

According to reports, Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema left a meeting at the town hall upon hearing news of the attack. Meanwhile, police have urged the public to provide any footage of the incident to aid the investigation.