Armed police operation in Andøy: suspect arrested following assault
Norwegian police arrested a person suspected of assault in Andøy overnight into Thursday. The operation lasted several hours before the arrest proceeded without incident.
Suspect arrested following overnight police operation in Andøy
Norwegian police worked through the night to locate and arrest a person suspected of an assault in Andøy municipality, reports blv.no.
The first report from police came at 21.15 on Wednesday evening. According to police, an assault had occurred at a private address in Andøy, and a search for the alleged perpetrator began immediately. One person sustained minor injuries during the incident. Police stated that no others were involved.
At 02.20, police announced that the perpetrator had been located inside a residential property. Officers were armed and described the situation as controlled.
"We are working to make contact with the individual in question," police said, whilst simultaneously emphasising that there was no danger to neighbours and no need for evacuation. A road in the area was temporarily closed off during the operation, and police asked the public to stay away so as not to interfere with the operation.
Just over an hour later, at 03.38, police announced that the person had been arrested without incident.
"A crime scene investigation will now be conducted. The perpetrator will be questioned at a later time. A case will be opened," police stated according to blv.no.
Source: Google News DK — Crime (da)