THIS is the chilling moment a British tourist was ruthlessly stabbed in front of his girlfriend by a drug dealer in Amsterdam.
The couple were standing outside a pub in the city’s popular Red Light District when they were approached by the dealer but refused to buy anything from the man before all hell broke loose.
Amsterdam police released the harrowing footage of the stabbing that took place back in March to help identify the attacker.
The police labelled the incident a “very intense and violent case” as they tried to hunt down the young thug.
Police confirmed the Brit was hospitalised after the ambush and spent several days in hospital.
Footage shows the man in all black holding a water bottle in his hand as he approaches the couple and speaks with them for some time on the street of Korte Niezel.
The Brit was stood with his girlfriend on March 23, when they claim they were asked by the dealer if they wanted to buy any drugs off him.
After being rejected, the dealer turns aggressive with some heated words appearing to be exchanged.
Seconds later, the woman pushes the man out of the way as onlookers walk past as the dealer swings back at the woman.
The victim’s injuries are significant. He spent several days in hospital where he had to undergo surgery
Police statement
The Brit quickly gets in the middle of the pair to protect his partner before the attacker brandishes a knife and savagely stabs the man as he collapses on the pavement.
A policewoman speaks over the clip saying: “A dealer offers a bunch of drugs but the couple is not happy about this and an altercation ensues.
“The woman pushes the dealer away but then things go wrong as the dealer pulls out the knife and stabs him (the British man) as the victim collapses.”
After the brutal assault, the attacker quickly fled the busy streets as CCTV footage captured him running away as he disappeared into bustling crowds in the Red Light District.
The policewoman continued: “The victim’s injuries are significant. He spent several days in hospital where he had to undergo surgery shortly after the incident.”
Police are now asking for any information on the man who stabbed the Brit.
It comes after Brit student Danny Castledine, 22, was tragically killed less than 24 hours after arriving in the Dutch capital for a weekend trip with his friend.
A 24-year-old Belgian national, known as Nongo B, was convicted of stabbing Danny to death and is now serving 14 years behind bars.
The Leeds Beckett University student was found with 30 stab wounds following the brutal attack in the early hours of June 1, 2022.
Nongo B was captured in security footage walking along the canals with Danny on May 31 before his death.
The body of the 22-year-old was found on the Singel the following day and despite the efforts of the emergency workers to revive him, Danny was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officials say the attacker dragged Danny’s body to the side of the road in a bid to get rid of evidence before fleeing the scene.
Investigators revealed they discovered Nongo had ingested a large quantity of drugs when he was arrested.
An estimated 22 million tourists rock up to Amsterdam each day, according to Mayor Femke Halsema last year.
With reports saying over one million Brits flock to the liberal city annually to experience a few days of sex, drugs, booze and partying for many.
Despite the high tourism money coming in, Halsema has been attempting to limit the number of tourists coming in for some time.
Her main plan is to ban tourists from cannabis-selling coffeeshops.
She has also said she wants to move the red light district out of Amsterdam altogether, with a proposal to build a five-story “erotic centre” with bars and 100 small rooms.
