The body was found at the beginning of the canal around 03:30 am. A passer-by alerted the police because he saw a person covered in blood. When the emergency services arrived, they started CPR. However, this was to no avail. Letting a hotel guest know that she heard a bang around midnight.
According to the police, the investigation shows that the victim was still alive around 2.15 am and that he was walking in the area of Korte Nieuwedijk/Spuistraat/Singel/Amsterdam Central Station. The police conclude that the man was killed between 2.15 am and 3.30 am. The police also believe that the perpetrator himself was covered in blood, given the injuries of the victim.
A white tent was set up where there appears to be a stairway leading to a door below. A boat was also deployed to see if any items were thrown into the water that could be linked to the crime. A police spokesperson could not say whether the search turned up anything. The investigation at the property has now been completed.
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