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Amsterdam police search for man's name in hospital after three years

The Amsterdam police have been trying for three years to identify a man who can no longer communicate following a brain hemorrhage.

18 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The Amsterdam police are working to identify a man who collapsed in the street three years ago. The man suffered a brain hemorrhage and has not been able to communicate since.

According to reports, no one has been able to establish the identity of this man over the years. His condition has made it difficult to gather information about him.

The authorities are therefore implementing various initiatives to learn more about his past and identity. The man's inability to speak presents a challenge for the police in collecting relevant details.

Despite the efforts, it remains a mystery who this man is, leading to appeals to the public for help in identifying him.

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