At least five people injured in stabbing in central Amsterdam, police say

At least five people have been injured in a stabbing in central Amsterdam, the city’s police said.

Of those, three were taken away by ambulance, including two older people, domestic outlets reported.

The incident happened near Dam Square, in the southern part of the Dutch capital, with local media reporting the area has been cordoned off.

Tram services between Amsterdam Centraal and Dam Square have been suspended, Amsterdam's GVB public transport company said.

The suspect was promptly arrested, according to Dutch media. The motive for the stabbing is not known.

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