Stabbing in Rotterdam leaves one dead and one injured
Police in the Netherlands reported that a stabbing attack in the port city of Rotterdam late Thursday resulted in one death and another person severely injured.
Authorities confirmed that a suspect has been arrested; the individual is also injured and has been taken to a hospital for treatment.
Wessel Stolk, a police spokesperson, stated that officers are investigating the incident near the Erasmus Bridge. He added that there is currently no information about the attacker’s motive, but all possible scenarios are being considered.
The Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf reported that witnesses heard the assailant shouting “Allahu Akbar” while attacking people. The police spokesperson mentioned that this phrase is part of the ongoing investigation.
The identities of the victims and the suspect have not yet been disclosed.
Similar attacks in Germany have prompted the government to strengthen border controls to reduce the number of asylum seekers and illegal immigrants and to mitigate threats from extremist Islamists.
This summer, an Afghan refugee in Mannheim, Germany, killed a police officer, further raising concerns about security and the integration of refugees.
The rising number of attacks by refugees across European countries like Germany, the Netherlands, and France highlights significant challenges in managing refugee policies.
As nations grapple with public safety, there is an urgent need for comprehensive strategies to address criminal behavior among refugees and ensure effective repatriation of those who pose risks.
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