A tragic incident occurred in Nieuwegein, Netherlands, where an 11-year-old girl was fatally stabbed. Emergency services were called to the scene around 3pm local time on Saturday, February 1st. Despite their efforts, paramedics were unable to save the young victim's life.
The girl, who was from Eritrea, had celebrated her birthday just the day before the attack. According to reports, she may have been targeted randomly. The suspect, a 29-year-old man with Dutch-Moroccan nationality, was arrested shortly after the incident based on information from bystanders.
Police are investigating reports that the suspect had been acting strangely in the days leading up to the attack. The motive for the stabbing remains unclear. Images from the scene show forensic officers retrieving a knife from the roof of a shed.
Floral tributes, cards, and soft toys have been placed at the scene in Nieuwegein, a town located about 28 miles south of Amsterdam. The community is mourning the loss of the young girl and expressing their condolences to her family.
5 Comments
Karamba
We stand with you. 💪
Matzomaster
So furious! How can someone do this to a child? Justice needs to be served. 😡
Rotfront
😢 This is absolutely heartbreaking. An innocent life taken for no reason. 💔
Karamba
We need to do better to protect our children from such senseless violence. This is a tragedy for the entire community. 😥
Rotfront
🕯️ May she rest in peace.