On Tuesday evening, the police arrested a man who was holding a firearm in the middle of Oslo city centre, according to the head of operations in the Oslo police, Gro Sandnes. The man pointed the weapon at random passers-by, but no one was injured. ON THE SITE: The police received a report of a threatening man in the center of Oslo. Photo: MOHAMMED ALAYOUBI / news According to a witness, he also tried to get into a construction area where construction is underway in connection with the new government quarter. He is said to have threatened the construction workers on site and brandished what was perceived as a firearm. It is a one-handed weapon. – We have to come back to whether it is real or not, says Sandnes. CONSTRUCTION AREA: According to a witness, the man tried to get into the area where the new government quarter is being built. Photo: MOHAMMED ALAYOUBI / news Warning shots fired During the arrest, the police fired a warning shot. – It is part of the procedure when the police deal with people who threaten others with weapons. The police must have quickly gained control of the man. news’s reporter at the scene says that the police have blocked off parts of the street. The police say that as of now they cannot verify witness information. – When we have got him away from there, we have to talk to witnesses. CLOSED OFF: The police have cordoned off the area. Photo: MOHAMMED ALAYOUBI / news Published 13.08.2024, at 18.53 Updated 13.08.2024, at 19.08
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The police fired warning shots in the center of Oslo – Greater Oslo
