On Thursday afternoon, a stabbing attack occurred in central Amsterdam, wounding five individuals, including American and European nationals. The attack took place near Dam Square, where police swiftly cordoned off the area and arrested a suspect, who was assisted by a civilian. As confusion arose regarding the number of victims, authorities confirmed that a trauma helicopter was deployed to assist them. The motive remains unclear, and police are encouraging witnesses to provide evidence to aid the investigation. The incident has caused significant disruptions, including a city council meeting being interrupted.