A BRIT who was caught up in the Amsterdam stabbing today has told of the moment terrified passengers began running as gunshots echoed through the train station. Cops shot the suspect after two people were stabbed outside Centraal Station, sparking panic in the busy and tourist-packed transport hub. 9 Cops stand guard outside Amsterdam's main train station where cops shot a suspect after two people were stabbed Credit: AFP or licensors As police probe the attack, an unnamed British man opened up about the terrifying ordeal on social media. A video posted on Twitter shows him saying he was on the platform when he heard gunshots. He said: "Everyone was pointing and yelling, 'run, run, run!' We heard gunshots and then we just ran. "There were two police officers on the other side. Then there were about 100 people pointing and just running." 9 Cops shot the suspect after two people were stabbed outside Centraal Station, sparking panic in the busy and tourist-packed transport hub Credit: AP:Associated Press 9 This British tourist told of the moment everyone started running after hearing gunshots Cops confirmed the suspect and the two victims were transferred to a nearby hospital. The station florist Richard Snelders told how a boy with a bloodied hand ran into his shop looking for help, local site Het Parool reported. Snelders also claimed to have seen another man who was covered in blood lying in the main hall. He added: "The hall was empty very quickly, everyone was running away, I immediately thought of terror." Amsterdam 'stabbing in Central train station sparks panic as cops shoot suspect' 9 Centraal Station was temporarily evacuated as police investigated the attack Credit: Twitter/@ozguraydin30 The knifeman has not been identified and police have said the motive for the stabbing is not immediately clear. Mayor Femke Halsema is aware of the attack and is being updated by cops who said they are considering "all possible scenarios". Centraal Station was temporarily evacuated and the west tunnel shut down while police investigate the attack. Several ambulances were seen parked outside the building as shocked travellers watched on. 9 Several passengers took to social media to report gunshots outside the busy station Credit: Twitter 9 Police cordoned off parts of the station and trains were temporarily halted Credit: AFP or licensors 9 Officials stand guard inside the cordoned-off area at Centraal Station Credit: AFP 9 The suspect and two other people who were injured in the stabbing incident were taken to hospital Credit: EPA 9 Police at the central train station after a stabbing incident in Amsterdam Credit: AFP or licensors Police spokesman Rob van der Veen said the violence broke out around 12pm local time after man "walked into a group of people". He added: "Something happened, we don't know yet what, but during that two people were stabbed. "One person with a knife in his hand walked away and he was shot by police." 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Thesun.co.uk is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Download our fantastic, new and improved free App for the best ever Sun Online experience. For iPhone click here, for Android click here. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun<doc-sep>The suspected attacker was shot and wounded by police. The motive is unclear and officials say an investigation is under way.<doc-sep>D utch police have shot a suspect after two people were stabbed outside Amsterdam's main train station. Terrified onlookers told of their shock at the heightened police presence after the stabbings today at Amsterdam's Centraal station. The station was shut down as an emergency response was launched by police. Police said two people were injured in the stabbing and a tunnel under the tracks was closed following the incident. The stabbing victims and the suspect were taken to hospital. Police at the Centraal station in Amsterdam / AFP/Getty Images It is not known if the incident is terror-related. The station was not evacuated Ozo Nwogu wrote online: "Shots fired at Amsterdam Centraal. So much police presence. Another person posted: "Many ambulances at Amsterdam Centraal Station. Helicopter above. Nobody knows what’s going on."<doc-sep>top stories SUBSCRIBE Invalid email Sign up to receive our rundown of the day'sdirect to your inbox When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time.<doc-sep>
Police have said "all possible scenarios are being kept open" after officers shot and injured a man who attacked people with a knife at a busy rail station in Amsterdam. Two people were stabbed at Centraal Station on Friday morning and were joined in hospital by their suspected assailant after armed police were sent to the scene. No motive has yet been established for the stabbings and it is not known whether the incident was terror-related. Image: A cordon was put up inside the station Two platforms were closed to trains and a tunnel under the tracks was also shut, but the station - which is a busy entry and exit point for visitors to the Dutch city - was not evacuated. However, trams to and from the square in front of the premises were stopped as police and other emergency services converged on the area, which was taped off to keep pedestrians away. Amsterdam centraal shut off apparantly there was a stabbing and the police shot the suspect pic.twitter.com/xtYUuK9U0o — Rosie (@Emmablxckeray) August 31, 2018 One traveller, Jamie van Gastel, told Dutch newspaper The Telegraaf it was "chaotic" in front of the station, with Friday an especially busy day for visitors arriving ahead of the weekend. Centraal Station offers services to the city's international airport, Schiphol. "There were police everywhere - I saw at least 15 cars and a lot of police officers," Mr Van Gastel said. "A police helicopter also circulated over the the station for a time."