Children under the age of six, and adult woman stabbed at Oslo playground.
Child and Woman Injured During Stabbing Attack in Oslo's Enerhaugen – Suspect in Custody
Police have detained a woman in her 50s. Read the full story and facts on the investigation.
Child and Woman Hurt in Enerhaugen Knife Attack in Oslo – Suspect is Apprehended
A knife assault took place on Tuesday evening at Enerhaugen, just near Oslo, Norwegian city, Tøyen. An adult woman as well as a small child who is under the age of six were injured. Police have detained a woman who is in her 50s regarding the matter.
What We Know So Far????
Time and Place:
It was on one of the playfields situated in the district of Enerhaugen in Oslo.
Victims: An under school-age child and a woman who have a family relationship with the killer.
Suspect: A woman was arrested who is 50 years old. As per police, she is not suspected to have any relation with the victims.
Witness Intervention: Two witnesses intervened and detained the assailant until police arrived.
Weapon Used:
Police confirm that a knife was used in the attack.
Injuries:
There is no indication that any of the victims are seriously injured but are under medical attention.
Police Statements
The accident was viewed by emergency response manager Tore Barstad and operations manager Vidar Pedersen as highly dramatic and traumatic, especially given the number of children and families that were present in the sector at the time.
"This occurred close to a playground when there were many youngsters around. It was a very traumatic and intensive event that had a major impact on the people who saw it," stated Barstad.
The police consider this one-time event and the situation is entirely in their control. An inquiry is underway, with interviews among witnesses and technical analyses being carried out.
Early Action Avoided More Damage
Due to the prompt intervention by witnesses and emergency services, the suspect was quickly apprehended. In the process, one of the onlooker sustained a superficial wound on the thumb and was treated on the scene by the ambulance officers.
About Enerha
Enerhaugen is a general residential quarter that is part of the borough of Gamle Oslo, near Tøyen, Grønland, and the Botanical Garden. It is characterized by family-friendly areas and playfields, and the incident came all the more as a shock to the local people.
What Happens Next?
Police have finished the site investigation and will carry on the case via the formal channels of investigation. They will be conducting further interviews, psychological testing on the suspect, and court action.
Community Relief and Action
The local authorities can offer crisis counseling to the individuals who have witnessed the event. Oslo municipality typically arranges support services in such distressful events, especially when children are involved.
Summary
The knife attack at Enerhaugen is a frightening reminder that life in the city is never predictable and that community vigilance is the key. Thankfully, through the bravery of eyewitness pedestrians and quick action by the police, the matter was brought under control soon. Thoughts with the unfortunate victims and their families.
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