nuNov 9, 2026, 13:08

Intruder in Marius Borg Høiby's home suspected of assault

An unidentified man in his thirties was apprehended after trespassing into the home of Marius Borg Høiby on the Skaugum estate. The incident prompted a swift response from royal security services, and authorities have since increased security measures for Borg Høiby.

A man in his thirties was arrested after allegedly forcing his way into the home of Marius Borg Høiby, located on the Skaugum estate in Norway. The suspect reportedly knocked and kicked at the door before entering with a suitcase. Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old stepson of Crown Prince Haakon, managed to remove the intruder from his residence and contacted local authorities. Security personnel from the Norwegian royal household arrived shortly after the incident took place.

At the time of the event, Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit were present at their nearby residence, which is located just hundreds of meters away. Borg Høiby expressed that he felt unsafe during the encounter but is currently doing well following the police response. Security measures surrounding the estate have since been heightened. Borg Høiby is currently residing at Skaugum under supervision while he appeals a previous four-year prison sentence related to earlier assault and rape convictions.

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