- It is important to emphasize that there is a lot we do not yet know, it is too early to say anything about the motive behind the action, says Solberg who met the press together with Minister of Justice and Emergency Management Monica Mæland on Wednesday evening.
At present, the police keep all doors open and also take height so that it could be a matter of terrorist motives.
- The perpetrator has committed horrific acts against several people.
The events shake us.
Our thoughts go to the victims and their loved ones, says Solberg.
New government informed
The Norwegian government will on Thursday hand over to the new government and new Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Now it is ensured that the transition will go smoothly under the prevailing conditions.
- I have informed Jonas Gahr Støre about what happened, says Monica Mæland.
Gahr Støre has also commented on the incident.
- What we heard from Kongsberg tonight testifies that a cruel and brutal act has been committed, he says to NTB.
- The new government is informed, they are prepared to handle a difficult situation as soon as they take office, says Solberg.