In central Amsterdam, a British man is being hailed as a hero for taking down a suspected knifeman who stabbed five people near Dam Square. His identity remains anonymous as he wishes not to be named, but his brave actions did not go unnoticed. Mayor Femke Halsema expressed her admiration for the Briton’s quick thinking and decisive intervention, describing his instinct as “exceptional.”
The Briton was captured on video, dressed in jeans and a black hoodie, kneeling on the suspect’s back and twisting his arm until the police arrived. Despite receiving praise for his heroic act, the man remained humble and did not seek recognition for his actions. Mayor Halsema personally met with him at her official residence to present him with an award for his bravery, as reported by Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf.
During an interview with local broadcaster AT5, Mayor Halsema commended the British man for his split-second decision to intervene, stating that his courage should be celebrated. A police spokeswoman also lauded his actions, describing them as “heroic” and praising his willingness to take responsibility in a dangerous situation. The man had performed a citizen’s arrest, holding the suspect until law enforcement could apprehend him
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