Three men charged in possible rape in Nordfjordeid – Aftenposten

The aggrieved girl is between 14 and 15 years. Sexual intercourse with children under 16 are punishable by up to six years, but the current indictment is preliminary.

Police in Sogn og Fjordane does not exclude that the indictment could be extended.

– If the indictment is expanded to sexual intercourse committed by several persons jointly, the maximum penalty can be up to 15 years in jail, said police lawyer Erling Melvær Dagbladet.

Residing in the area

Police received the aggrieved girl’s review of a rape Sunday morning. The incident occurred early Saturday and is set in the context of Malakoff festival in Nordfjordeid who was this weekend. The three accused participated in the festival, according Firda.

The three are charged in the possible rape case, was arrested Sunday night. NTB are told that all three men are residents of the region Nordfjord.

According Fjorda magazine has the minor girl adjacent to Nordfjordeid, but live somewhere else in the country.

The police have so far been very reticent about the matter. It is unclear what evidence did they accused were arrested.

Defender: – He takes it hard

All three accused sat in jail on Monday night, before one of the men was unleashed, according to NRK.

– We do not see the risk of loss of evidence particularly imminent, so we see no reason to hold him, said police lawyer Melvær NRK.

Lawyer Elisabeth Elliott, defender of one of the three teens, said her client has it tough.

– He takes it hard. It is a serious matter. But beyond that, I wish at this time to comment either indictment or hearing, she says to NRK.

Considering remand

In a press release Monday afternoon police said that only one of the accused is questioned, while the other two will be questioned during the afternoon and evening.

The question of custody is being considered after all interrogations are conducted. The two who are still detained, have both been appointed defenders, police said.

– At this time released no details of how the accused stands to the indictment, or other information obtained through the investigation, turned it stuck in the press release.

Police worked Monday at the place where the possible rape allegedly took place. Two areas were cordoned off.

Published: 20.jul. 2015 9:52 p.m.