July 19, 18.49, Shooting, Sandviken

In connection with an intervention in Storvik, the police shot a man in his middle age with a service pistol.

The man was hit in the lower body and was taken to hospital with an unknown extent of injury, but was then awake and able to speak.

The police on the scene performed first aid until an ambulance arrived at the scene.

The man is now formally arrested and suspected of a crime.

The police officers are temporarily removed from regular duty and receive support according to the police's routines.

Further questions about the incident are referred to the Special Prosecution Authority and the department for Special Investigations, which always investigates incidents where police have shot with a service pistol.