Amsterdam police seek crucial witness and victim's identity after late-night stabbing
A violent stabbing incident in Amsterdam has left a man seriously injured, and police are urgently appealing for help to identify both the victim and a key witness. The victim, now out of danger, remains unidentified, while the suspect is still at large, raising concerns for public safety.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Heathrowstraat, Amsterdam (hotel parking lot) |
| Date & Time | March 29, 2026, around 11:45 PM |
| Victim Description | Male, 25-30 years old, dark complexion, medium-length dark hair, stubble, ~1.70m |
| Victim's Clothing | Dark jogging pants, green jacket, beige sweater/vest |
| Witness Description | Woman seen walking on Heathrowstraat, entered a white van on Arlandaweg |
| Suspect Status | At large |
| Police Contact | 0900-8844 (or anonymously at 0800-7000) |
The Amsterdam Police Department is responsible for maintaining public safety and investigating criminal incidents within the city. In this case, they are leading the inquiry to identify the victim, locate the suspect, and gather evidence to ensure justice is served.
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Identity of victim and key witness sought after stabbing incident in Heathrowstraat
The police are urgently seeking the identity of a victim of a stabbing incident. The victim entered a hotel on Heathrowstraat in Amsterdam on Sunday evening, March 29, 2026, after sustaining serious injuries in a fight on the hotel’s parking lot. Shortly before this, a woman witnessed the altercation. The police are urgently looking for her. The victim is now out of immediate danger.
At around 11:50 PM, police received a report that a man with a stab wound had entered the hotel. The investigation team immediately launched a major inquiry. Investigations show that the fight took place around 11:45 PM on the parking lot, after which the victim entered the hotel with a stab wound. The suspect in this incident is still at large.
Key witness
A woman witnessed the altercation. She was walking on the sidewalk of Heathrowstraat, on the side of the hotel, coming from the direction of Naritaweg. She passed the two fighting men and then got into a white van on Arlandaweg. The investigation team would like to speak with this key witness or the taxi driver of the vehicle she entered.
Identity of the victim
Additionally, the police are investigating the stabbing incident and the identity of the victim. Anyone who can provide more information about the victim is asked to contact the police.
- Male
- Between 25 and 30 years old
- Dark complexion
- Medium-length dark hair
- Stubble
- Height: approximately 1.70m
- Lean build
- Dark jogging pants, green jacket, beige sweater/vest
Witness appeal
The investigation team would also like to speak with other witnesses to this serious incident. Do you have any footage from before, during, or after the incident? The investigation team would like to review it. Have you seen or heard anything else that could help the investigation? You can contact the police at 0900-8844 or anonymously at 0800-7000. You can also upload any footage using the form below.
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