Five people wounded in Amsterdam stabbing

Five people have been stabbed near Amsterdam's central Dam Square, Dutch police have said.

A suspect, who was also wounded in the incident, has been arrested.

"The suspect was overpowered with the help of a citizen... As his leg was injured, he was taken to a hospital," police said on X.

The area was cordoned off and several ambulances were called to the scene.

A trauma helicopter landed on the square but later departed.

Police said they were unable to establish a motive.

They have appealed to the public for any footage that may have been taken of the stabbing.

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Local media reported that a city council meeting involving Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema was interrupted because of the stabbing.