The two men are charged with aggravated rape, aggravated assault, and abandoning a man when he was in a helpless state, police said. One of the men has consented to further detention, while the other is appearing in court today. Police prosecutor Kirsti Hammerø stated that the goal is for them to remain detained until the main hearing later this year, planned for October.
Police believe there is a risk that the men may evade punishment if released, which is the basis for requesting further detention. It took several weeks before the victim could be interviewed, and police have conducted a number of other interviews in the case. According to Hammerø, there are people who have witnessed something that happened that night.