Marius Borg Høiby attacked at home

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Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was attacked at his home on the royal estate during the night from Thursday to Friday, with the incident becoming known later. A man in his 30s reportedly entered the estate, banged on Høiby’s door and tried to force his way inside after Høiby opened it. Høiby managed to remove him, after which police overpowered the man. No charges had been brought against him at the time, and he was reported to have psychological problems.

King Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit also live on the estate and were not reported to have been endangered. Høiby, who has no official role in the royal family, has been staying at Skaugum with an electronic ankle monitor since July. He was sentenced this summer to four years in prison for two rapes and domestic violence against a former girlfriend and has appealed; the appeal is due to begin in February.

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