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Military police shot the man after he threatened a crowd this afternoon. The incident took place at a Starbucks cafe at the busy airport, as shocked passengers were forced to flee. The airport's main terminal was evacuated following the incident but has since re-opened.

TWITTER Police have shot a knifeman at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam

Dutch police tweeted: “Man shot by the military police at Schiphol Airport after he was threatening with a knife. “Situation is under control. More information to be announced.” They later added: “The suspect was overpowered, detained and taken away.”

Just been evacuated from Schiphol Airport Passenger

Passengers took to social media to describe the incident. One Twitter user said: “Just been evacuated from Schiphol Airport due to suspected shooting.”

TWITTER / TreehouseTravlR Schiphol Airport was evacuated following the incident

TWITTER / TreehouseTravlR A screen in place at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam