It is happening in the wake of the deaths in Spydeberg last weekend. – The incident in Spydeberg is deeply tragic and serious, and my condolences go out to the young people’s relatives and families. I am interested in finding out what happened and how this could happen, says Toppe to NTB. She goes on to say that she will commission the National Health Inspectorate to review all deaths linked to child welfare institutions in the last five years. Investigating serious incidents Aftenposten wrote on Monday that ten children have died in the care of child protection from March 2020 to August 2022. The twins who were found dead in Spydeberg on Sunday are therefore not included. On Wednesday, Toppe confirmed to the same newspaper that she wanted an investigation into the deaths in child welfare. – The deaths are very serious, we must be able to demand to know how it could happen and learn from them to be able to prevent it from happening again, says Toppe. Mina Alexandra and Mille Andrea Hjalmarsen (16). Photo: Privat The government has also decided that an investigation will be set up for serious incidents that happen to children. – This will also include children in childcare. Among other things, the commission’s responsibility will be to investigate deaths and serious incidents that occur in child welfare. The most important thing is to contribute to learning, avoid mistakes, systematic prevention and a new culture of safety in child protection, says Toppe. Possible drug overdose On the night of Sunday 7 January, twin sisters Mille Andrea and Mina Alexandra (16) were found dead in a home in Spydeberg in Viken. The police suspect that the deaths are due to a drug overdose. A third girl, who also stayed at the address, was taken to hospital. She has been questioned and has the status of a witness. Crime scene technicians outside the home where the twin sisters were found dead. Photo: Freddie Larsen The Norwegian Bureau of Statistics confirmed at the weekend that the two girls had measures taken by child protection. They were also reported missing from an institution about a day before they were found dead, police attorney Benedicte Granerud has confirmed to news. Two men charged Two men have been charged in the case. An 18-year-old man has been remanded in custody for four weeks, accused of leaving the girls in a helpless state. He was initially charged with selling drugs to the girls. A man in his 20s has also been remanded in custody for four weeks, charged with negligent homicide. He was arrested at the address in connection with the police responding to the deaths. He was also the one who contacted the emergency services. Both men pleaded not guilty, but the 18-year-old has agreed to the imprisonment.
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The family minister wants an investigation into deaths in child welfare after the Spydeberg case – news Norway – Overview of news from different parts of the country
