Two teenagers arrested following assault on police and vandalism of police vehicle in Troms
A brawl at a nightspot in Finnsnes escalated into an assault on officers and vandalism of a police vehicle. Two teenagers have been arrested.
Brawl at nightspot ended with attack on police in Finnsnes
A brawl at a nightspot in the centre of Finnsnes in Senja municipality developed into an assault on police and vandalism of a police vehicle, according to politiforum.no.
Police responded shortly before midnight on the night into Sunday following reports of a disturbance involving several people at the location. The officers initially gained control over one suspect, but the situation quickly deteriorated, and additional patrols had to be called in.
– The situation has escalated. A police vehicle has been damaged, and police have taken control over several people, said operations leader Robin Åsheim Lindberg from Troms police district.
Three boys in their late teens were initially taken to custody once police had gained control of the scene. Subsequently, police reported that two of them have been decided to be arrested.
Charges are being brought for assault on police, vandalism of a police vehicle, and threats.
Source: Google News DK — Crime (da)