The attacker was said to be armed with two large knives, public broadcaster NOS reported, suggesting someone was involved in the Erasmus Bridge crime. died, another was injured. An eyewitness told the Dutch newspaper Telegraaf that the attacker shouted “Allahu Akbar” during his attack.
A fitness trainer was said to be near the bridge with a sports group and stopped the Islamic suspect before police arrived. The attacker was arrested and taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Earlier in the evening, German champions Bayer Leverkusen played their first Champions League game of the season in Rotterdam and won 4-0. It is unclear whether football fans were affected by the attack.
