Teenager arrested in Skien - knife-related disturbance

Skien, Norway

Reported 2 hours ago(Feb 28, 2026, 7:17 PM)

Police responded to reports of a drunk man with a knife knocking on doors. Multiple people found it very frightening. Police arrived quickly and have the man under control.

Analysis

Police responded to a disturbance in Skien involving a man in his late teens who was found with a knife. The individual was arrested and taken into custody, and is being investigated for the incident. The situation has been resolved with the suspect now in police custody.

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PolitietOfficial
Norwegian Police
Teenager arrested in Skien - knife-related disturbance
Police responded to reports of a drunk man with a knife knocking on doors. Multiple people found it very frightening. Police arrived quickly and have the man under control.
Reported 2 hours ago(Feb 28, 2026, 7:17 PM)
PolitietOfficial
Norwegian Police
Teenager arrested in Skien
A man in his late teens has been arrested and is being taken to custody. He will be charged for the incident.
Reported 2 hours ago(Feb 28, 2026, 7:44 PM)