Hat tip Gates of Vienna and Vlad Tepes
One dead, one seriously wounded. The attacker reportedly yelled, "Allahu akhbar" during attack.
It has happened yet again. A man screaming, "Allahu akhbar" went on a random stabbing rampage Thursday evening in Rotterdam, stabbing obe victim to death and seriously injuring another before being tackled by bystanders.
The below article in the Dutch daily, Dagblad10, is translated by Fousesquawk. We hope to have a subtitled video up shortly.
Rotterdam suspect yelled, "Allahu Akhbar," witnesses tell police.
20 September 2024 at 00:25
Rotterdam and region.
Witnesses to the deadly incident near the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam Thursday evening have told police that the suspect, yelled, "Allahu akhbar" (God is the greatest) during the incident. "We are including that in the investigation, but for now, it is too early to put a label on it," said a police spokesperson.
One person died in the incident, another was seriously wounded. One victim was stabbed in a parking garage, the other nearby at the foot of the bridge. The seriously wounded victim was taken to the hospital, (and) it is not known if his life is in danger.
The suspect was also taken to the hospital with injuries. These were sustained when he was overpowered after the incident by bystanders and onrushing police officers.
The police further say that witnesses have stated that the suspect randomly stabbed people. Whether that is the case is being investigated. The identities of the victims and the perpetrator are known to the police, but at this moment have not been released.
The Telegraph (newspaper) reports based upon witnesses that the man had two large knives with him.
'The police are investigating at the scene. People with information "that can help with the investigation" are urged to report to the police. people who were witnesses to the incident were detained (for interviews).
*Update (September 22, 2024
The suspect is identified as Ayoub M. (22). Two years previously, he stabbed his mother.
A video of the attack can be viewed here (De Telegraaf). The attacker can be heard yelling, "Allahu akhbar".
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