Man arrested for stabbing during Carnival in Heerlen
A 37-year-old man from Heerlen was arrested Saturday evening in connection with a stabbing that occurred during a carnival celebration in the city, police said. The suspect is being investigated for attempted manslaughter.
The stabbing took place in the early hours of Saturday at Pancratiusplein, a central square in Heerlen. The victim, whose condition has not been disclosed, was transported to a hospital for treatment.
According to police, the incident followed a dispute inside a nightlife venue. The suspect fled the scene on foot after the attack.
Authorities initially estimated the suspect to be around 35 years old based on witness accounts. They later identified and detained the 37-year-old suspect Saturday evening.
Police have asked witnesses and anyone with footage of the altercation to come forward as the investigation continues.
