Stabbing in Amsterdam: Ukrainian suspect to face court Tuesday
A stabbing attack occurred in the centre of Amsterdam on Thursday. Five people were injured. The perpetrator was apprehended by the police, who revealed on Saturday that he is a 30-year-old Ukrainian from the Donetsk region. He will appear in court on Tuesday.
What do you need to know?
- Who is the perpetrator? The man who attacked in Amsterdam is a 30-year-old Ukrainian from the Donetsk region. He is being held in a prison hospital in The Hague.
- When did the attack occur? The assault took place on Thursday late afternoon in the city centre, near the Royal Palace.
- What are the effects of the attack? Five people were injured, including a Pole who has already been discharged from the hospital.
Attack in the centre of Amsterdam
The Amsterdam police reported on Saturday that the man who stabbed five people on Thursday in an attack in the city centre is a 30-year-old Ukrainian citizen from the Donetsk region. His motive is still under investigation. "There is reason to immediately investigate all possible scenarios," said the city's chief prosecutor, René de Beukelaer. He also added that a crime of a terrorist nature should not be ruled out.
What do we know about the victims?
During the attack, five people were injured: a Pole, a pair of Americans, a Belgian woman, and a Dutch woman. According to the NL Times, the Pole is 26 years old and has already been discharged. The other victims are still in medical facilities.
What are the next steps regarding the case?
The perpetrator used multiple identification documents. He was taken to a prison hospital in The Hague, where he is under strict supervision.
The Ukrainian is to appear in court on Tuesday. A decision regarding his arrest will then be made. The police are still working to determine the full circumstances of the incident and the motives behind the attacker's actions.
Source: RMF24, Nexta
