In Skien, Norway, police reported an ongoing altercation after receiving multiple calls about a fight in the area. Details from the scene indicate that the victim was assaulted with a baseball bat and a knuckle duster, and there were reports of a firearm being brandished. The local operations leader, Ståle Olstad Fuglaas, confirmed that the victim was struck with the firearm but stated that there have been no shots fired during the incident.

The victim was conscious at the time of police intervention and has since been transported to the emergency department of Skien Hospital for treatment, although their exact condition remains uncertain. Authorities are conducting further investigations into the matter, including identifying the assailants involved in the altercation. Reports suggest that there are multiple suspects, several of whom are familiar to law enforcement.

This incident raises concerns about public safety and violence in the community, highlighting ongoing issues of organized crime and assaults that the police have been addressing. The community is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities as investigations continue into this violent encounter.