On the night of Sunday 18 February, several tens of people gathered outside Nabo’n pub in Åndalsnes. Among those involved were a number of soldiers from the Belgian armed forces. Following the incident, four of these soldiers were charged in the case. Now the police state that the further investigation has provided grounds for charging a further four people. Anders Skorpen-Trøen, police attorney in Møre and Romsdal police district, says they have gone through large amounts of interviews and video material. – Video evidence from the crime scene has led to the identification and subsequent prosecution of a further four soldiers. A total of eight are charged with grievous bodily harm, he says to news. Skorpen-Trøen further says that they have cooperated well with the Belgian military police and the leadership of the Belgian delegation in identifying those involved. The investigation continues Møre og Romsdal police district is still investigating the cause and the circumstances surrounding the incident, in order to identify which party is responsible for provoking violence, and which specific acts of violence were committed by Belgian soldiers and local residents. Police attorney Anders Skorpen-Trøen. Photo: Roar Strøm / news The police are also continuing with the investigation of what is not caught on video. – We are also investigating whether local residents have exercised violence against Belgian soldiers, they report. So far, no local residents have been targeted and no Belgian soldiers have been reported injured as a result of the incident. – At the present time, six people are registered as offended in the case. One of the victims was admitted to hospital after the incident, but has since been discharged, the police report. It is unclear whether the person has sustained long-term injuries. In addition, five people are said to have been slightly injured. – Good cooperation The Belgian soldiers are a battalion of paratroopers who are on winter training at Møre og Fjordane Home Guard District 11 (HV-11). The rehearsal lasts until 8 March. The Belgian federal prosecution will emphasize that the cooperation between them and the Norwegian prosecution has been very good. – At this stage, the Norwegian authorities still have control over the investigation. In addition, two Belgian police from the unit that specializes in military matters were sent to the city. At this stage, no Belgian officials are in isolation, they state in a press release.
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A total of eight wanted after a mass fight between Belgian soldiers and locals at Åndalsnes – news Møre og Romsdal – Local news, TV and radio
