At around 21:40, the police received a report of a stabbing incident at Noordplein. Officers immediately went to the scene and found a victim with multiple stab wounds. The officers provided immediate first aid, applying a tourniquet. Ambulance personnel took over care and transported him to the hospital.
The suspect fled the scene of the stabbing towards Buikslotermeerplein. The police continued searching the area but did not find any suspect. Around 23:10, the suspect reported to the Boven-IJ police station. He was arrested, presented to the Duty Officer of Justice, and detained in a cell complex. The detectives and Forensic Investigation have started an investigation into the circumstances of the stabbing incident.
Call for Witnesses
The detectives would also like to contact witnesses of this serious incident. Do you have any footage from the period before, during, or after the incident, for example from security cameras, video doorbells, or dash cams in nearby parked vehicles? The investigation team would like to hear from you. If you saw or heard anything that could help the investigation, you can report via 0900-8844 or anonymously via 0800-7000. You can also upload any footage using the tip form below.