Norway’s Royal Son Marius Høiby Attacked While Under House Arrest at Residence
Marius Høiby, son of Queen Mette-Marit, was targeted by an intruder while serving house arrest at the Skaugum royal estate.
POLICY WIRE — Oslo, Norway — Marius Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Queen Mette-Marit, was the victim of a physical assault at his residence on late Friday night. The incident occurred while the royal figure was serving a legal sentence under house arrest at Skaugum, a private estate located outside the capital city.
Høiby is currently serving a four-year prison sentence following previous legal proceedings. While the details of the intrusion are still being investigated by local authorities, reports have confirmed that an individual breached the security of the property to target the prince.
Law enforcement responded to the scene immediately to address the breach and secure the royal grounds. No further details have been released regarding the identity of the assailant or the motive behind the attack as the investigation remains ongoing.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
