Harald V.
He is shaken by the violence in Kongsberg
Harald V expressed his condolences after the fatal attack in Kongsberg.
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The Norwegian King Harald V has expressed his condolences after the fatal act of violence in Kongsberg. Five people were killed.
The Norwegian King Harald V (84) expressed the sympathy of the royal family after the fatal act of violence in the city of Kongsberg. In a statement, from which, among other things, the newspaper “Dagbladet” is quoted, it says: “We are appalled by the tragic events.” The thoughts of the royal family are with all those who are affected by Kongsberg, “who have experienced that their safe environment suddenly becomes a dangerous place,” said the king.
In addition, Harald V. continued: “It shakes us all when terrible things happen near us when you least expect it, in the middle of everyday life on the open road. Norway is a small country. If Kongsberg is hit so hard now, it stands the rest of the nation with you. “
Five people were killed
“We hope that security will be restored so that fear does not take hold,” the statement also reads. According to media reports, five people died in the attack on Wednesday evening. A 37-year-old man was arrested. He is suspected of attacking numerous people with bows and arrows, among other things.