At around 10:20 PM on August 7, 2025, the police received a report of an injured person on the Dam following a stabbing incident. Officers immediately went to the scene and found a seriously injured victim. It turned out that the victim had multiple stab wounds. The officers provided immediate first aid, after which personnel from the Mobile Medical Team and the ambulance took over care and transported him to the hospital. The suspect was arrested shortly after the incident on the Dam.
The police and Forensic Investigation have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the stabbing incident.
Witness Appeal
The police would like to get in touch with witnesses of this stabbing incident. If you have footage from the period before, during, or after the incident, such as from security cameras, video doorbells, or dashcams in nearby parked vehicles, the investigation team would like to hear from you. If you have seen or heard anything that could help the investigation, you can report it via 0900-8844 or anonymously via 0800-7000. You can also upload the footage using the tip form below.
BVH no 2025197434
Police Force
Source published: 8 August 25
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