Amsterdam stabbing suspect identified, motive still unclear

30/3/2025 17:02

The suspect in Thursday's stabbing in central Amsterdam is a 30-year-old Ukrainian from the Donetsk region, but his motive remains unclear, Dutch police said on Saturday.



The suspect will be brought before an examining magistrate on Tuesday, who will decide whether he will remain in custody. Police have yet to confirm if the suspect had a terrorist motive.



Mayor of Amsterdam Femke Halsema said the investigation is in full swing and "has full priority at the moment."



"We hope to get more clarity about the backgrounds of this horrible stabbing soon. Our hearts go out to the victims, their families and loved ones," she said.



The attack occurred around 3:20 a.m. local time on Thursday near the Dam Square, leaving five people injured, two of them seriously.