At around 4:30 PM, we received a report of a dispute between several individuals. Colleagues then went to the scene at Mercuriusplein in Assen. It became clear that there had been a stabbing during the dispute. The victim, a 21-year-old man from Assen, was taken to the hospital for examination.

Two Arrests
Shortly after the incident, two suspects were arrested. They are an 18-year-old man from Ter Apel and a 20-year-old man from Assen. They are in custody and are being interrogated. The police are conducting further investigation into the circumstances. Witnesses are being interviewed and video footage is being reviewed.