Police reported that emergency were on the scene but it is unsure if there have been any more casualties. The attack took place on a busy shopping street in the Dutch capital which was even more busy than usual due to Black Friday.
Dutch police are said to be hunting a man aged between 45 and 50-years-old.
Reports have suggested that the attack took place at a Hudson’s Bay store.
One person tweeted that the attack had taken place at Grote Markstraat in the centre of the city.
They also added: “Several ambulances have been called to the department store.
As of yet, it is unclear as to the location of the attacker.
Another person also tweeted: “Shop staff who were trapped in the Grote Marktstraat stores are leaving the police under supervision.”
A police helicopter is also at the scene to hunt for the attacker.
More to follow…