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20-year-old man found injured on Sierplein, possible stabbing victim

20-year-old man found injured on Sierplein, possible stabbing victim

A 20-year-old man was found injured on Sierplein in Amsterdam on Monday night following a suspected stabbing incident. Police have launched an investigation and are appealing for witnesses or video footage to come forward. The victim was transported to the hospital by ambulance for medical care.

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