Police across Western Norway have dealt with a wide range of incidents during a busy period, from domestic violence arrests to mountain rescues and theft investigations. Authorities confirmed multiple operations across Bergen and surrounding communities.
In Bergen, police arrested a man in his thirties on Monday afternoon on suspicion of domestic violence. Police attorney Christina Dyrøy Wirsching stated the suspect faces charges related to violence against a woman in a close relationship. The prosecution has requested the man be held in custody for four weeks due to concerns about evidence tampering. Both the accused and the alleged victim were scheduled for questioning throughout the day.
Meanwhile in Arna, another man in his forties was arrested Monday afternoon for allegedly vandalizing a neighbor's door. Police attorney Anna Grøneng indicated the incident appeared rooted in an ongoing conflict between the two men. The suspect was released Tuesday morning after authorities determined insufficient grounds for custody. The door showed visible impact marks, though investigators remain uncertain about what object was used in the attack.
Emergency services responded to a smoke incident in Knarvik, Alver, where smoke was reported in a garage facility of a building under construction. A resident detected the smoke and extinguished the fire before firefighters arrived. Operations leader Knut Dahl-Michelsen confirmed the fire involved burning plastic materials. No injuries were reported, and evacuation proved unnecessary. The incident caused minimal disruption to the partially occupied building.
Police also investigated a boat burglary in SagvĂĄg on Stord that occurred overnight. Authorities have launched a formal investigation into the break-in but released limited details about stolen items or potential suspects.
Mountain rescue operations successfully located two hikers stranded on Gullfjellet. The pair, a woman in her fifties and a teenage boy, became disoriented in heavy fog with snow-covered trails. Rescue teams from the Red Cross, Norwegian Rescue Dogs, and Norwegian People's Aid participated in the operation. Police confirmed the hikers were well-equipped with adequate clothing, food, and drinks. They reached safety at the rescue hut by evening, where authorities would assess whether to continue descent or wait for morning.
In a separate marine incident, police recovered a deceased individual from waters in Solund. Operations leader Bjarte Rebnord stated the death appeared accidental, likely resulting from a fall from a pier. The person was declared dead at the scene.
Police activity continued overnight with multiple arrests for public intoxication and disorderly conduct in central Bergen. Four individuals were detained for high alcohol levels and poor behavior toward security staff and officers. Two young drivers were also arrested for operating vehicles under the influence in separate incidents at Mathopen and Austevoll.
Additional incidents included an assault on a security guard at a Bryggen establishment, where a teenager allegedly headbutted the guard, causing facial injuries. Police also responded to a shoplifting incident at a Wergeland grocery store involving an agitated woman and a threatening man at Gyldenpris who verbally threatened local youth.
Property crime investigations included a break-in at a music storage container between Os middle school and elementary school. Thieves cut through a padlock to steal keyboards, drums, and mixing equipment valued at approximately 15,000-20,000 Norwegian kroner.
Road conditions also concerned authorities, with the traffic center receiving multiple reports of icy roads, particularly north of Sognefjorden. Traffic operator Ken Ove Holm described conditions as patchy, with occasional slippery sections following showers that reduced salt effectiveness on cold road surfaces.
Norwegian police maintain busy response schedules year-round, with domestic violence cases receiving particular attention under the country's strict laws against violence in close relationships. The mountain rescue operations highlight both the popularity and potential dangers of Norwegian hiking culture, where weather conditions can change rapidly even during summer months. Property crimes like the music equipment theft represent ongoing challenges for communities, while the multiple drunk driving arrests reflect continued enforcement against impaired driving.