Court Extends Detention for Marius Borg Høiby with Ankle Monitor

Marius Borg Høiby will remain in custody, but with the condition of wearing an electronic ankle monitor, following a decision by the Oslo District Court. The court granted the prosecution's request for continued pre-trial detention with electronic surveillance.

During the detention hearing, Høiby had requested to be released under a condition that would restrict his movement, specifically prohibiting him from entering certain areas, including Oslo. However, the prosecution successfully argued that there remains a risk of him committing further offenses.

Police attorney Hilde Strand stated in court that while there are positive developments, the prosecution believes four weeks is an insufficient period to definitively conclude that the risk of recidivism has been reduced. The court's decision reflects these concerns, opting for continued detention with electronic monitoring.

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There are positive tendencies, but the prosecution's assessment is that four weeks is a very short period and it is too short and too early to conclude that the risk of repetition has already been reduced.