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Police search water for possible evidence in fatal Amsterdam-East stabbing case

Police divers and specialized teams searched the waters of the Transvaalkade in Amsterdam-East, recovering several items, including a potential weapon, related to an April stabbing. A 38-year-old suspect remains in custody for the murder of a 54-year-old man, with further court proceedings set for October.

Police in Amsterdam recently conducted an extensive search of the water near the Transvaalkade in Amsterdam-East to recover potential evidence related to a fatal stabbing that occurred in April. Using a police boat, divers, and a drone, authorities successfully retrieved several items from the water, including what appeared to be a knife. These findings are currently undergoing forensic examination to determine if they are linked to the homicide of a 54-year-old man on the Tugelaweg.

The victim was killed on April 14 following a dispute that reportedly began in a nearby cafe. A 38-year-old suspect is currently in custody, though he has consistently denied any involvement in the crime, claiming he did not know the victim. Investigators are still working to establish the exact motive behind the attack. The legal proceedings are ongoing, with a follow-up preparatory hearing scheduled for October 20.

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