A 29-year-old man was confronted in his home at Skaugum estate night to Friday, November 6, when an unfamiliar visitor in his thirties forced entry, according to reports from The online newspaper.
The man, who is in his 30s, had traveled from Northern Norway the same day he showed up at Høiby’s door. He was wearing two different shoes and carried a suitcase when he sought out Skaugum. After the incident, Høiby and the man had a conversation, which was filmed. He says he arrived by taxi.
The suspect, a previously convicted man from Northern Norway, hammered and kicked at the door before pushing his way inside, TV 2 reported. King Haakon and Queen Mette-Marit were reportedly on the property when the incident occurred, as noted by See and Hear.
Guards from the Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) detained the intruder near the residence before turning him over to police officers from Oslo, The online newspaper reported. The suspect carried a suitcase, wore mismatched shoes, and brought several letters with him, VG reported. What was in the letters is unknown.
Senior advisor Eirik Veum told TV 2 that PST continually evaluates its protective missions. “PST does not comment on the security measures used or the situations in which they apply,” Veum stated to TV 2.
Oslo Police initially removed the man from the property for 48 hours without filing charges, but reversed course Sunday to open a criminal investigation into unauthorized entry and bodily harm, Daily newspaper reported.
Prosecutor Henrik Horverak Steenfeldt-Foss confirmed that authorities are scheduling an interrogation with Marius Borg Høiby as the aggrieved party. The Police Directorate/Oslo Police District confirms that a criminal case has been opened against the suspect. The police initially chose to expel the man without opening a criminal case.
Defense attorney Alexander Greaker told TV 2 that Høiby experienced the incident as unpleasant and unsafe. “Høiby experienced it as unpleasant and unsafe to be sought out in his own home, where he should be able to feel safe,” Greaker said.
The suspect expressed unfamiliarity with the matter when contacted by The online newspaper, denying prior convictions. Court records cited by VG indicate the man has multiple prior convictions for violence and a history of psychiatric institutionalization.
Marius Borg Høiby was attacked at his residence on the Skaugum estate. An unidentified man reportedly kicked and banged on the door before forcing his way into the property and pushing Høiby. The royal couple were at home at the time of the incident. https://t.co/Tz8uUxYb85
Prosecutors emphasize that the investigation remains in an early phase, with no formal charges issued yet. Police have scheduled formal questioning for both parties to clarify the sequence of events.
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