Man taken into custody for stabbing incident in downtown Reykjavik

A man has been taken into custody by police in Reykjavik, suspected of stabbing another individual in the city center. The incident occurred around midnight and is currently under investigation, with police withholding further details.

Witnesses reported that two women and a man were stabbed near the area of the electric scooter company Hopp, close to Harpa. Staff from Hopp provided assistance to the injured before emergency responders arrived on the scene.

The capital’s fire department confirmed that four ambulances were dispatched to the location. A spokesperson noted a high volume of emergency calls, which is typical given the large crowd gathered in downtown Reykjavik for Culture Night.

Authorities are encouraging anyone with information regarding the incident to reach out via email. The story was updated shortly after the incident with eyewitness accounts as well as news about the police apprehending a suspect.