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British Tourist Chased & Caught Amsterdam MASS Knife Attacker
British Tourist Pins Down Amsterdam Knife Attack Suspect
Brit Who Tackled Amsterdam Knifeman Given Award For His Bravery
Telegraph 29 MAR 2025
Holidaymaker brings an end to rampage in which five people are injured and is immediately awarded a bravery medal by the mayor...
The Brit, who has not been identified, was said to be modest and is mainly concerned for the victims
Footage shows the man chasing the suspect through busy streets before tackling him.
He could then be seen pinning the suspect to the ground until authorities arrived on Thursday afternoon.
The suspect had stabbed five people near Dam Square
The victims are a couple in their late 60s from the US, a 73 year old woman from Belgium, a 26 year old man from Poland and a 19 year old Dutch woman.
They all remain in hospital in a stable condition, Mayor Femke Halsema said in an update on Friday.
Ms Halsema thanked the Brit for showing great instinct and presented him with a badge for heroism.
He was walking down the street and heard a commotion, she told local broadcaster AT5. Of course you dont know what the suspect was planning, what could have happened next, but you cant rule anything out.
This man made a decision in a split second, which is truly exceptional and for which there should be a lot of appreciation.
Five people remain in hospital in stable condition
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