Man seriously hurt in Amsterdam stabbing

A man was seriously injured in a stabbing incident in a home in the Amsterdam neighborhood of De Baarsjes on Tuesday evening. A suspect was arrested in the area, AT5 reports.

The police responded to the scene around 9:10 p.m. on Tuesday. Forensic investigators closed down part of Van Kinsbergenstraat and part of Van Speijkstraat for investigation.

The victim was taken to hospital.

Witnesses reported hearing gunshots, but the police found no evidence of shots being fired, according to the broadcaster.