The Netherlands - criminals out of control and it must be open "hunting season" against them: As Peter R de Vries: Dutch crime journalist wounded in Amsterdam shooting

A prominent Dutch crime journalist has been seriously wounded after being shot on a street in Amsterdam.

Police said Peter R de Vries was taken to hospital in a serious condition after being gunned down in the city centre on Tuesday evening.

National broadcaster NOS said he was attacked minutes after appearing on a TV chat show.

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