Earlier this evening, Kripos confirmed the death to Dagbladet.
– We have received a report that a Norwegian citizen in his late 20s has died in Poland, says communications advisor Jonas Christoffersen, who refers to the Polish police for further statements.
Krafft was a prominent American football player, who played for Polish Panthers Wrochlaw.
“Today we received a terribly sad message that Leo Krafft has died in Poland. Leo has played for several Norwegian teams, and he has represented Norway’s national team. Leo was only 28 years old. There have been many questions about whether the family was sufficiently informed. We can now confirm that they have been contacted about this unimaginable. Our thoughts go out to them,” writes American Football Norway on Facebook.
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– Very sad
– I think this is very sad, and feel for the family, says section leader for American football in Norway’s American Sports Confederation, Eyvin Nygaard Sommerseth, to Dagbladet.
Krafft’s relatives in Norway have been informed of the death.
On Saturday evening, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOF) also confirmed that they are aware of the case.
– The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is aware that a Norwegian citizen has died in Poland and that the next of kin have been notified, says Henrik Hoel, press officer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Died after apprehension
According to Polish media, the man must have died in hospital after being arrested by the police in Wroclaw.
The circumstances surrounding the death are unclear, but Polish police have stated that the incident is being investigated and that the deceased will be autopsied.
In Hamar, the family has received the heavy message. The information has also reached one of Leo Krafft’s former work colleagues, writes Hamar Arbeiderblad.
– Leo worked for me in Sector Alarm. He joined me when I switched to Godt Levert. Leo was a nice boy, who used his qualities from team sports in the sales profession. He was very well liked by colleagues. This is incredibly sad. Now my thoughts go to the family, says Håkon Taskerud to the local newspaper.
2023-08-26 21:49:58
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