Americans among 5 victims in Amsterdam stabbing attack

• Dutch police arrested a man following a stabbing attack in Amsterdam’s Dam Square. At least five people were injured.
• The victims include people from the U.S., Poland, Belgium, and the Netherlands, with the suspect captured due to help from bystanders.
• Authorities are investigating the motive, considering the possibility that the attack was random, while the suspect, also injured, is in hospital custody.

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Dutch police arrested a man following a stabbing attack in Amsterdam that injured at least five people, including two Americans. 

The incident happened Thursday, March 27, in the city’s central Dam Square, a busy area frequently visited by tourists and locals. 

Who are the victims?

In a press release, police confirmed two of the victims, a 67-year-old woman and 69-year-old man, are U.S. citizens.

The other victims are a 26-year-old man from Poland, a 73-year-old woman from Belgium and a 19-year-old woman from Amsterdam.

What did police say about the suspect?

Police have yet to reveal information about the suspect but said they were able to capture him with the help of bystanders.

They are considering the possibility that the suspect may have randomly targeted the victims, but the exact motive is still unknown.

A motive is currently still unclear, but part of our investigation.

— Politie Eenheid Amsterdam (@POL_Amsterdam) March 27, 2025

The suspect was also injured in the incident and was taken to the hospital, where he’s in custody.