Police announced yesterday the arrest of a man suspected of fatally stabbing an 11-year-old girl in Nieuwegein, Netherlands.
The girl was assaulted on the street at 3:00 pm local time (1400 GMT), and despite efforts, medics were unable to save her, police reported.
“In the immediate vicinity, the police arrested a 29-year-old suspect based on information from bystanders and others,” a statement from the Utrecht regional police said.
The authorities provided no insight into the reasons behind the attack.
According to ANP news agency, police have verified that the suspect hails from Syria.
The agency reported that police are investigating claims that the suspect exhibited “confused” behavior in the week leading up to the attack.
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