Norwegian Royal Marius Borg Høiby Arrested on Suspicion of Rape

Marius Borg HoibySon of the Crown Princess of Norway Mette-MaritHe was arrested on suspicion of rape on Monday evening local time. The arrest is particularly worrying as it is his third. against the law since August.

Marius, 27, is accused of sexually assaulting a woman who was “unconscious or otherwise unable to resist the act.” news.com.au. While details about the incident are still emerging, it has been reported that this arrest was within the scope of an operation. ongoing investigation on the prince. Police did not specify when the alleged rape occurred.

In August, Marius was arrested on charges of assaulting his ex-girlfriend, causing bodily harm and damaging her apartment. During their investigation, the police found a knife stuck in one of the bedroom walls. Just a month later, he was detained again for violating the restraining order regarding the same case.

His lawyer said Marius denied the allegations and was cooperating with police.

Hege SalomonThe lawyer of the woman at the center of the case, he told a local broadcaster “he’s having a hard time”. He was not identified.

Marius grew up alongside his half-sisters the Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnusbut there is no official royal role.

As for what happens next, police are still deciding whether to keep Marius in custody. The royal palace has remained silent on this issue for now, but due to ongoing investigations, we can expect more updates in the coming days.

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