A group of NTNU students caused a disturbance in the Tyholt neighborhood of Trondheim on Friday evening after they were spotted running through the streets naked.
Police Response to Public Nudity
Police received reports around 22:00 regarding a loud and naked group in the area. Although initial reports suggested as many as 90 naked men, operations leader Steinar Aalberg clarified that the actual number was likely between 20 and 30 people.
Upon arriving at the scene, officers encountered a festive crowd. Aalberg stated that police contacted the party organizer to communicate that such behavior is not appreciated by the authorities.
The group was instructed to remain indoors, a request that the participants reportedly accepted. A final entry in the police log at 22:43 confirmed that the patrol had left the scene after the participants were informed that the police do not wish for similar assignments in the future.
Community Impact and Documentation
The event drew significant attention, with multiple videos and photos of the students running through the neighborhood being sent to Adresseavisen.
Aalberg noted that it had been a hectic evening for police in Trøndelag, describing the nudity report as a “special assignment.”
Potential Future Developments
Given the police’s explicit warnings to the party participants, it is likely that future gatherings in the area may face closer scrutiny. If similar disruptions occur, police could potentially seize more formal actions against organizers.
However, based on the students’ cooperation, the operations leader expressed confidence that police may not need to deploy for this specific issue again.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students were involved in the incident?
While there were initial reports of 90 naked men, police operations leader Steinar Aalberg stated that they were in contact with 20–30 naked persons, which is the estimated real number.
Where exactly did this take place?
The incident occurred in the Tyholt neighborhood of Trondheim.
What action did the police take?
Police responded to the scene, contacted the party organizer to express their disapproval, and instructed the participants to stay indoors.
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