Netherlands: Two dead, officers injured in Hoofddorp stabbing incident

Two people have been killed and two police officers injured following a violent stabbing incident in Hoofddorp, in the northern Netherlands.

Emergency services were called to a residential address on Fanny Blankers-Koenlaan at around 06:00 local time, Caliber.Az reports, citing foreign media.

Local police confirmed that two individuals died after what they described as a "violent incident."

During the response, police officers discharged their firearms. Two officers sustained injuries and were taken to the hospital. Their current condition has not been disclosed.

The Dutch National Criminal Investigation Department (Rijksrecherche) has launched an inquiry into the police use of force, which is standard procedure when incidents result in serious injury or death.

A police spokesperson said: "The police are investigating the fatal stabbing incident. The National Criminal Investigation Department is investigating the use of force by the police. Uses of force by the police in which people are (seriously) injured or which have a fatal outcome are always investigated."

Images from the scene show a police car with visible blood stains and spatters. A large police cordon remains in place, with black screens erected around the home. Forensic teams are conducting investigations at the property.

Several ambulances and police vehicles were seen outside the residence as authorities continued their work throughout the morning.

Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

By Aghakazim Guliyev