‘Hero’ tourist hailed for tackling Amsterdam knifeman

A heroic English-speaking tourist has been praised for tackling a knifeman who stabbed five people in a shocking broad daylight attack in Amsterdam.

The suspect, who is not a Dutch national, was apprehended by the tourist and bystanders outside a fast-food restaurant, preventing further violence. Witnesses reported that the attacker was kicked down while trying to flee, sustaining a leg injury before being taken to hospital.

Police lauded the tourist’s brave actions, while cautioning that citizen’s arrests can be risky.

Social media erupted with praise, calling the tourist a “true hero.”

The victims included five individuals from various countries, with injuries occurring across several nearby streets.

Authorities continue to investigate the motive behind the attack.