A 37-year-old man was stabbed several times in the legs on the Haagdijk in Breda by a man he did not know around half past eleven on Saturday evening. The suspect then ran off, but officers were able to arrest him a short time later.
Until an ambulance arrived, all kinds of people came to help the injured man. They tried to stop the blood.
Summary description
Officers were able to speak briefly with the victim. He was able to provide a brief description of the suspect. A search was then started.
The victim was then taken to a hospital in an ambulance.
Electroshock weapon
A short time later, officers saw a man walking on the Markendaalseweg who matched the description. This 30-year-old man had traces of blood on his hands and clothes. He had a knife in his hand.
He did not respond to the officers’ calls and did not drop the knife. The officers then used their electroshock weapon. The suspect could then be safely handcuffed and taken to the police station.
Many witnesses
According to the police, many people witnessed the stabbing. Due to the severity of the event, they are advised to contact Victim Support.