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01 May 2024 | 06:01 PM UTC

Norway: Police arrest knife-wielding suspect after at least one person stabbed near Nationaltheatret train station in Oslo May 1

Knife-wielding suspect stabs at least one person near Nationaltheatret train station in Oslo, Norway, May 1; police arrest suspect.

Warning

Authorities may maintain a heightened security presence in the vicinity of the Nationaltheatret train station in Oslo over the coming hours after police arrested a knife-wielding suspect who stabbed and lightly injured at least one person near the station May 1. Officials reportedly believe that the incident was the result of a personal dispute.

Transport and business disruptions are possible in the vicinity of the station over the coming hours.

Prepare for possible residual disruptions to transport and business in the vicinity of the incident site. Allow additional time for travel if operating in the affected area of Oslo. Adhere to all instructions issued by local officials.