The Danish police are looking for a 24-year-old Dutchman suspected of involvement in a murder and stabbing earlier this month in the capital Copenhagen. The victim of the latest crime was seriously injured but is out of danger.
Both crimes took place on Sunday 15 May. The 28-year-old victim of the murder was taken to hospital, where he died despite medical attention. That same day, another man (25) in an apartment in the Old Town was stabbed several times in the body. His cheek was also cut open and his left ear was cut off.
Danish media report that the police have the same two suspects in the picture in the two cases. Except for the Dutchman, it is a twenty-year-old man. He’s already been arrested. It is not clear where the Dutchman is now. A spokesman for the Danish police reports that he was visiting Denmark and has probably left the country in the meantime. An international arrest warrant has therefore been issued.
The Dutch suspect may have traveled via Sweden, Norway and Germany or still reside in one of those countries. Because of his ties to the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, he is also sought after in these countries. “Many countries are trying to find him,” said the spokesman. “You don’t see this kind of violence a lot here.” The beating is described as “particularly brutal”.
The Danish police think the Dutchman is dangerous and say that people should not approach him themselves. “If anyone sees him, the police should be contacted immediately.” Police have released his full name and photos of him in the search for the man.