When was oslo bombing

Norway's outgoing justice minister Monica Maeland told reporters the police did not yet know whether or not it was act of terrorism and could not comment on details emerging about the suspect. The attack came on the final day of Erna Solberg's conservative government, and a new justice minister takes over the case on Thursday under a centre-left coalition led by Labour leader Jonas Gahr Store. Mr Store said it was a "gruesome and brutal act", hours before announcing his new cabinet.

Norwegian police are not usually armed and after the attack the police directorate ordered all officers nationwide to carry firearms as an extra precaution. Police were searching the Huseby area of north-western Oslo on Thursday following reports of a man being seen carrying a bow and arrow.

Police stressed no-one had been hurt and there was no threat. Image source, Reuters. An arrow could be seen sticking out of a wall after the attack. He fired shots before a man inside the mosque overpowered him. Sections U. Science Technology Business U. Norway mourns bow-and-arrow victims, recalls attack. Norway attack appears to be terrorism - officials.

Five dead in Norway bow and arrow attack. Norway country profile. Image source, Getty Images. The suspect was arrested 30 minutes after officers first confronted him in Kongsberg. Here's what we know. Who is the suspect? This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Norway attack witness: "I heard a distinct thunk sound". Who are the victims? Shock and condolences. Related Topics. Published 14 October.

Published 19 April Breivik kills a guard and a camp organizer before stalking and murdering mostly teenagers and young adults around the island. He kills 69 people. April 16, — The trial begins with Breivik entering the court giving a clenched fist salute.

The court will decide if he is sane, and capable of facing justice.