A man was walking around with an ax in the Alkmaar Singelpark tonight. The police launched a massive search in the center and a helicopter was also used.
A police spokesperson confirms this to NH Nieuws. Around five to eight a report came in to the police that someone had been threatened by a man with an axe. This was at the Munnikenbolwerk.
A major search was then launched, involving several cars. “The police were everywhere, in that direction of the park and there,” points an employee of a catering business along the Singel.
A helicopter was also hovering over Alkmaar for a long time. Ultimately, based on the description of the reporter, a man was arrested, according to the police.
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“He had a bag with him and there was indeed an ax in it.” The man was taken to the office. Police have not yet released any statement regarding the identity of the suspect. No one was injured. More information may follow tomorrow.
Stabbing in the same place
In the part of the Singelpark where the report came from, the Munnikenbolwerk, it was last Friday even a stabbing. That victim is a man (54) with no fixed place of residence or residence.
The latest news about him is that he is still in hospital and the police are investigating the incident. An Alkmaarder (38) has been arrested. That specific place in the center of Alkmaar is a well-known hangout for homeless people or people with addictions and psychological problems.