LAST: The police warn of a press release at 20.30.
The police were notified of the incident at 18.30. A man was stabbed in a forest area Gulset by Skien.
– The victim is a local man in his 50s, he has been taken to hospital with unknown extent of injuries. We have a bad description of the perpetrator, the South-East police district informs.
Police have large armed resources in the area, including a helicopter. Now the other hikers are warning to stay away for the time being.
– The police ask other forest walkers to stay away from the area Åletjern and Ugleveien until the situation is clarified, the police encourage.
The incident is described as ongoing, and no person has been arrested yet.
– We have dogs and armed forces in the area, and the whole area will be thoroughly searched.
The police are also asking for tips from the public who may have seen something in the area in question. The police can be reached on telephone 02800.
The article is updated!
