‘Toxic cocktail’ led to Amsterdam violence, mayor says
GuardianNOV 1 2024
At Least Five Injured in Amsterdam Stabbing
Above: Security forces take measures after five people were wounded during a stabbing attack near the central Dam Square in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on March 27, 2025. Image copyright: Selman Aksunger/Contributor/Anadolu via Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
This incident reflects a trend in the Netherlands of rising violence fueled by hatred and mental health woes, as a recent report on the previous Amsterdam soccer riots shows. These untreated social wounds are plaguing society and are a root cause of violence.
Narrative B
This tragic incident is currently under investigation by the police in Amsterdam. There's no clear motive as to what may have prompted this attack. The public will be briefed on the investigation as it unfolds and is being asked to share videos and accounts with authorities to help provide a picture of what may have happened.