Man charged with sexual abuse of two children on Norway’s Constitution Day

A man in his early 20s has been arrested in Skien, Norway, and charged with sexual offences against two children under 16 during the country’s Constitution Day celebrations, *Telemarksavisa* reports.

Police received notification of the incident shortly before 7:30 PM on Sunday, May 17. The suspect, who has no prior criminal record, is accused of engaging in sexual activity with a child aged 14–16 and sexually offensive behaviour toward a second child under 16. The two victims are separate individuals, according to police prosecutor Victoria Kaasa Vikstøl of the South-Eastern Police District.

The alleged offences occurred at the site of the former Meierigården dairy in central Skien. Forensic investigators examined a narrow cavity between two stone walls at the location, which has since been cordoned off. The suspect remains in custody while authorities assess whether to pursue pre-trial detention.

Defence attorney Heidi Ysen, representing the accused, confirmed she was conducting an interview with her client but declined to comment further.