Court extends son’s detention in Breiðholt homicide case

A Reykjavík district court has extended the custody of a man held in connection with a homicide in Breiðholt for four weeks, until December 7, mbl.is reported. The court ordered the extension on public-interest grounds.

The man’s father has been released from police custody.

A man in his 30s died after an altercation in Breiðholt in the early hours of Sunday, November 1. Police received a call shortly before 1.30am and found two men outdoors with serious injuries believed to have been caused by knife wounds. Both were taken to hospital. One was pronounced dead shortly after arriving, while the other was admitted to intensive care.

Three men were initially arrested in connection with the investigation. Two were remanded in custody until November 9.