Amsterdam stabbing suspect had 'terrorist' motive, officials say

An Afghan man shot by police at Amsterdam's central station on Friday after stabbing two American tourists had a "terrorist" motive, city officials said on Saturday. The suspect, who was identified as a 19-year-old Afghan with a German residence permit, was questioned on Saturday in hospital where he was being treated for gunshot wounds to his lower body. "First statements made by the suspect indicate he had a terrorist motive," Amsterdam city council said in a statement.

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