Minor injured in stabbing near Zaandam station

A minor was stabbed twice near Zaandam station on Friday morning, after a fight.

The incident happened in or beside the bicycle parking area at the back of the station in Zaandam, the Netherlands.

The injured person was taken to hospital by ambulance after losing a significant amount of blood, but police said the injuries were not catastrophic.

Police sealed off the area as a crime scene and spoke with witnesses while investigating what happened.

The bicycle parking area later reopened, after commuters were temporarily unable to access their bikes.

A search dog is also expected to help look for evidence, but it was still working on another investigation in Eindhoven.

Police have not identified a suspect, and may release a description later in the day.