The British citizen in his 20s, who is charged with murder or complicity in the murder of a 28-year-old man from Haugesund night to the first New Year’s day, has tonight been interrogated at the police station in Stavanger.
– He has given a detailed explanation of what he has done, what movements he has had, and why he is in Norway. He does not know about this act, and has not been to the scene of the murder. He also does not know the deceased, says the man’s defender, Helene Haugland, to Dagbladet.
– Does not understand the charge
The British citizen is visiting Haugesund, and is a friend of the man who is charged with complicity.
– It is a very serious accusation, which he does not understand. He still takes it in stride, says the defender.
The Norwegian citizen in his 20s, who is charged with murder or for complicity in murder, is scheduled to be questioned on Sunday morning.
– He did not want to explain himself without a defender. The defender is only available tomorrow, says police attorney Fredrik Martin Soma to Dagbladet.
The police will also decide whether they want custody of the two during Sunday.
British citizen charged with murder
Arrested after witness observations
It was at 01.28 on the night before New Year’s Day that the police were notified that a man had been stabbed in Haugesund.
Police and an ambulance were quickly on the scene. Life-saving first aid was provided, but the man was pronounced dead around noon. 02.10. The two accused were arrested near the scene, according to information from witnesses. The arrested are known to the police from before.
– What information do you have that connects the accused to the incident?
– In addition to questioning witnesses, we have done work that we perceive to be important, says police attorney Soma.
Several witnesses to the incident
Soma says that there are several witnesses who may have seen all or part of the incident. He currently does not want to go out with a specific number.
In addition to interrogations, the police are now working on technical investigations.
– Seizures have been made, and we are now working on a review of digital tracks.
