Two people were injured in a shooting in Sandefjord, Norway. A man in his 40s has been charged with attempted murder, which he denies. The police’s handling of the arrest is being investigated.

Sandefjord, Norway – A woman in her 40s and a man in his 30s were injured by shotgun pellets on Saturday afternoon.

Police at the scene in Sandefjord after two people were injured in a shooting on Saturday afternoon.

The woman sustained serious injuries, while the man had only minor wounds, police said.

A man in his 40s has been charged with attempted murder in relation to the incident. He appeared before the Vestfold District Court Monday morning for the pre-trial detention hearing.

The suspect’s defense attorney, Jonny Sveen, stated that his client denies the accusations.

The suspect also got injured during the arrest. The incident is being investigated by the Norwegian Bureau for the Investigation of Police Affairs, an independent body that looks into cases of potential police misconduct.