Knife Attack in Oslo: Man Seriously Injured, Perpetrator At Large
Oslo police received multiple reports of a knife attack at 16:51 local time. The incident occurred outdoors in Klosterenga park, according to Oslo Police District operations leader Rune Hekkelstrand, who spoke to NTB. While they are not yet certain that this is the exact scene of the crime, police are conducting extensive technical investigations in the vicinity.
The victim, a Syrian national whose full identity is still being confirmed by authorities, was seriously injured. He is receiving medical treatment and is in a critical but stable condition, having been transferred to a hospital after initial care by paramedics.
In an update at 19:00 on Wednesday, police reported that the victim’s condition is serious but no longer life-threatening. They are still searching for at least one suspect who fled the scene before police arrived.
Witnesses describe the suspect as a man between 20-30 years old, approximately 170-180 cm tall, with a light beard and short curly hair. He was last seen wearing a blue jacket and jeans and is believed to be of Middle Eastern origin.
Police are urging anyone with information or observations about someone matching this description in the Gamlebyen area before or after 16:50 to contact them immediately. They have deployed significant resources, including a police helicopter and K9 units, to search the area.
As of 19:00, no arrests have been made, but police continue to investigate at the scene and have secured the perimeter. They are considering several hypotheses, including the possibility that the involved parties knew each other prior to the incident.
