Three Injured in Fredrikstad Knife Attack

Three people were injured in a knife attack near Fredrikstad city center. A man in his 40s was hospitalized with stab wounds to his inner thigh. Police found two young women with cut injuries at the scene. Both women were taken to emergency medical care. Officers responded to reports of a stabbing incident on Thursday. They discovered the two women inside a building. The women claimed they had been beaten and stabbed. Operations leader Håkon Hatlen said the women did not appear seriously injured. Police identified one victim as a minor girl. Another was a woman in her 20s. Both were transported to emergency care after being cut with a knife. Police patrols remained at the address conducting investigations. Officers entered the building where blood traces originated. All three involved parties told police no others participated in the incident. They maintained only the three known individuals were involved. Blood trails led into the apartment where the incident occurred. Police found no reason to believe additional people were injured. Hatlen assured local residents they had no cause for fear. The police operation concluded without further incidents. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about violent crime in Norwegian cities. Such attacks remain relatively rare in a country known for its general safety.