Heerlen stabbing victim dies in hospital, suspect arrested

A 30-year-old man from Heerlen has died from stab wounds following an incident Thursday night, according to police. The stabbing occurred around 10:30 p.m. at a residence on Herlongstraat.

Emergency services transported the victim to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries later that night.

A 34-year-old man from Heerlen was arrested immediately after the incident. He remains in custody while police investigate the circumstances surrounding the stabbing.

Authorities are working to determine the exact details of the altercation that led to the victim’s death. No further information has been released at this time.