Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Two Die in Stabbing Incident in North Holland, Two Officers Injured


(MENAFN) A stabbing in Hoofddorp, North Holland, on Wednesday morning resulted in the deaths of two people and injuries to two police officers, Dutch authorities reported.

At approximately 6:05 a.m., police responded to a call about a disturbance at a residence in Hoofddorp. Upon arrival, officers discovered two individuals "involved in a violent incident," both of whom were pronounced dead at the scene.

Shots were fired during the confrontation, leading to two officers being wounded and taken to the hospital for treatment.

The details surrounding the incident remain unclear, and an investigation into the "fatal stabbing incident" is ongoing. Additionally, the Dutch National Criminal Investigation Department has launched a probe into the police’s use of force, which is standard procedure following incidents resulting in serious injury or death.

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