Amsterdam, March 27 -- At least five people were injured in a stabbing incident in central Amsterdam, the city's police told Euro News.

Of those, three were taken away by ambulance, including two elderly people, Euro News reported, citing domestic outlets.

The incident happened near Dam Square, in the southern part of the Dutch capital, with local media reporting that the area has been closed.

Tram services between Amsterdam Central and Dam Square have been suspended, Amsterdam's GVB public transport company said. The suspect was promptly arrested, according to Dutch media. The motive for the stabbing is not known, as per Euro News.

On February 17, neighbouring country Austria too witnessed a stabbing incident where one person was kil...