Intoxicated Man Threatens Student with Knife at Norwegian School

Police responded to a threat situation at St. Hallvard High School in Lier around 1 PM. An intoxicated man entered the school grounds and demanded cigarettes or snuff. When refused, he struck a student in the face and threatened the teenager with a knife. The assailant forced the student to empty his pockets during the confrontation. Police quickly arrived at the scene and secured the area. They later confirmed finding a knife in the parking lot near where the incident occurred. The 16-year-old victim received medical attention from ambulance personnel but showed no visible injuries. Operations commander Tom Richard Skuggedal stated the student appeared unharmed and was being cared for by the school's health nurse. The suspect was arrested and transported to custody. Officials noted the man was visibly intoxicated and would be questioned once sober. Police records show the individual has previous convictions for serious bodily harm and is known to law enforcement. Authorities have opened a formal investigation into the incident. The quick police response prevented potential escalation at the suburban Oslo school. Such security breaches raise questions about school safety protocols in Norway, where violent incidents remain relatively rare but prompt serious concern when they occur.