Disturbance at a venue in Bergen - French marines involved
Police were dispatched to a venue in Bergen after reports of a chaotic situation involving several injured individuals, including a Norwegian citizen and French marines.
Police in Bergen, Norway, responded early in the morning to a disturbance at a local venue after receiving reports of multiple injured individuals. According to the Vest politidistrikt, a Norwegian citizen in his twenties was taken to Haukeland hospital with injuries of unknown extent. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, but some of those involved were identified as French marines, raising concerns about potential international implications of the altercation.
The incident reportedly began around 1:50 AM, and several police patrols were dispatched to manage the chaotic situation. Operation leader Ingrid Teigland Tepstad noted in the police log that the force would investigate the event further to clarify the circumstances that led to the conflict. This incident is particularly sensitive due to the involvement of military personnel, which may raise questions about security protocols and the conduct of foreign troops on leave in Norway.
As of now, no arrests have been made, and the police are working to gather more information from witnesses and any available surveillance. The community is likely concerned about the implications of such disturbances involving soldiers, and the police's response will be crucial in ensuring public safety and addressing the potential fallout from this altercation.