Ukrainian suspect in Amsterdam stabbing due in court Tuesday
A stabbing incident occurred in the centre of Amsterdam on Thursday. Five people were injured. The assailant was apprehended by the police, who revealed on Saturday that he is a 30-year-old Ukrainian from the Donetsk region. He is due to appear in court on Tuesday.
What do you need to know?
- Who is the assailant? 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 incident occur? The assault took place on Thursday late afternoon in the city centre, near the Royal Palace.
- What are the consequences of the attack? Five people were injured, including a Pole who has already been discharged from hospital.
Incident 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 national from the Donetsk region. His motive remains under investigation. "There is reason to immediately investigate all possible scenarios," said the city's chief prosecutor, René de Beukelaer. He also mentioned that a crime of a terrorist nature should not be ruled out.
What do we know about the victims?
During the incident, 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 from hospital. The other victims are still in medical facilities.
What are the next steps regarding the case?
The assailant 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 detention will then be made. The police are continuing to determine the full circumstances of the incident and the motives behind the assailant's actions.
Source: RMF24, Nexta
