Moss Death: Police Douse Drowning Suspicions, Person of Interest Detained
In a turn of events, police have dampened initial suspicions of foul play in the death of a 34-year-old found deceased in a Moss apartment on Christmas Day. The individual, whose identity has not been disclosed, was discovered in their residence, sparking an investigation by local authorities.
Drowning Suspected, Now Ruled Out
Initially, police treated the case as suspicious, considering multiple hypotheses. However, by Friday, police have confirmed that they have detained a person of interest in connection with the incident. The individual’s lawyer, Lars Engdahl, has stated that their client denies any wrongdoing. Notably, the person is not being charged with murder, and they were apprehended on Thursday.
Related: Police Mum on Moss Death Investigation
Despite attempts by NRK to confirm the arrest with the Øst police district, they have not yet responded to inquiries about the case.
Autopsy and Investigation Update
An autopsy is scheduled for Friday to determine the exact cause of death. Meanwhile, police have revealed that their initial suspicion of drowning has been ruled out. According to police attorney Anders Svarholm, evidence at the scene and witness statements suggest that the death was not a result of foul play.
Witnesses and Forensic Evidence Shed Light on Moss Death
Investigators have conducted a thorough examination of the deceased’s residence and have interviewed multiple witnesses. The case remains under active investigation, with police exploring various angles to determine the precise circumstances surrounding the individual’s death.
Neighbor Reports Lively Christmas Night
A neighbor who spoke with NRK recounted a lively Christmas night at the apartment building, with a significant amount of noise and arguing heard from the residence where the deceased was found. The neighbor, identified only as Glenn Rinden, estimated that there were around five to six people in the apartment at the time.
Bråket i leiligheten har vært jevnlig siden sommeren, sier Glenn Rinden.
Rinden also mentioned that he had previously contacted the police about the noise but did not make the call on the night of the incident. He noted that the area around the apartment was quiet and free of police tape by Friday morning.
Apartment Window Found Shattered
Photographs from the scene showed a broken window in the apartment where the fatal incident occurred. The shattered window suggests that there may have been a disturbance in the residence prior to the discovery of the deceased.
Bilder fra stedet viste at et vindu i leiligheten der dødsfallet har skjedd var knust.
As the investigation continues, police have not yet provided a definitive cause of death or ruled out any other potential factors contributing to the individual’s demise. The public is urged to await further official updates from the police.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
