The cutter's attack took place near the central square, I Amsterdam. The incident took place shortly before 15:30 local time.
The services informed that The suspect was arrestedbut the theme of the attack remains unknown.
Amsterdam police gave nationality and the age of attack victims. Among them are two citizens Americanone woman with Belgiumcitizen Polish and one Pantile – said the NLTimes portal.
The officers suspect that the victims were elected randomly.
A Pole wounded in the knife attack in Amsterdam. New information
Wounded Americans are a 67-year-old woman and a 69-year-old man. Among the attacked, there was also a 19-year-old from Amsterdam, 73-year-old Belgian and 26-year-old man from Poland.
All five people suffered serious injuries and were hospitalized, two of them are in a serious state.
The perpetrator was also transported to the medical facility. The man suffered a leg injury when one of the witnesses knocked him down.
– The police investigation currently has the highest priority. We hope that we will soon be bright about the background of this terrifying incident with a knife push. Our hearts are close to the victims, their families and loved ones – she said Mayor of Amsterdam Femke Halsma.
Officers encourage that the witnesses of the event provide photos and recordings that can be useful in determining the course of the attack.
Source: nltimes, Interia