Oslo Kindergarten Employee Charged With Child Rape

A male employee at an Oslo kindergarten faces charges of raping a child under 14 years old. Police confirmed the suspect is charged with "qualified sexual acts" with a child. The alleged assault occurred within the kindergarten where the man worked. Authorities also charged him with sexually abusive behavior toward another child. On Saturday, a court ordered the suspect held in custody for four weeks. He received both mail and visitation restrictions. The man denies any criminal guilt. Police prosecutor Guro Angell Steffensen confirmed the details in a statement. Norwegian kindergartens, which serve children from ages 1-6, are typically highly trusted institutions. This case has shaken local community confidence in childcare safety. The investigation continues as police examine all evidence. Such serious charges against kindergarten staff are extremely rare in Norway. The case highlights vulnerabilities in even the most trusted childcare systems.