Feb 24 • 20:29 UTC 🇳🇴 Norway VG

Man arrested after mass brawl in Tønsberg

A man in his late teens was arrested in connection with a mass brawl involving approximately ten people at the Tønsberg train station, reportedly involving a firearm.

A significant disturbance occurred at the Tønsberg train station, where approximately ten individuals were involved in a brawl. Eyewitnesses reported hearing gunfire-like sounds, leading police to believe that a firearm was displayed during the altercation. The situation prompted a rapid response from local authorities, who began searching for a specific individual involved in the incident.

On Tuesday, police confirmed the arrest of a man in his late teens, taking place in Drammen around 1 PM. The man was apprehended following a string of developments related to the violent encounter reported the day prior. Authorities emphasized the series of witness accounts that described the chaotic scene and the fearful disclosure of a pistol as an alarming element to the police response.

Law enforcement officials stated that interrogations of the arrested individual would commence, with ongoing investigations expected to reveal further details about the events leading to the fight. This incident raises concerns regarding public safety and the extent of violence at social gatherings, necessitating a thorough assessment of both the legal ramifications for those involved and the community’s approach to managing such public altercations.

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