Man arrested after stabbing incident in Wijster

A man is in serious condition following a stabbing Tuesday evening in Wijster, a village in the province of Drenthe, police said.

The incident occurred around 6:15 p.m. on Drijberseweg, where authorities were called to the scene. Police found the victim, whose identity has not yet been confirmed, and immediately transported him to a hospital for treatment.

A 39-year-old man from Wijster was arrested at the scene as a suspect in connection with the stabbing. He is currently in custody and is being questioned by investigators.

The authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the attack.