Man denies attempted murder charge in Norway
A man in his 30s denies attempted murder charges after a woman was found unconscious in western Norway. The victim remains in intensive care while police continue their investigation. The suspect faces pre-trial detention hearing on Saturday.
A man in his thirties denies guilt in an attempted murder case. His lawyer confirmed this position on Saturday morning.
The lawyer stated his client opposes pre-trial detention. He believes there are no grounds for keeping him in custody before trial. The lawyer declined further comment on the ongoing case.
Police received an emergency call Thursday evening about an unconscious woman in Alver municipality. This area lies in western Norway's Vestland county.
Multiple police units responded with drones and dogs throughout Thursday night into Friday. Officers arrested the suspect Friday morning.
Authorities remain cautious about revealing specific details of the incident. They have not disclosed the nature of the woman's injuries.
Police completed questioning the suspect by Friday evening. Investigators stated they cannot share his testimony due to the active investigation.
The attempted murder charge remains unchanged according to police communications. There are no new updates about the injured woman's condition.
Police confirmed a connection exists between the accused man and the woman. She continues receiving treatment in intensive care.
The court will consider pre-trial detention on Saturday afternoon. Hordaland District Court handles this procedure.
Investigators do not anticipate additional arrests in this case. The police investigation continues as the woman fights for her life in hospital. This case highlights Norway's typically low violent crime rates, making such incidents particularly shocking to local communities.