Man arrested for attempting to steal Kim Friele stone in Bergen; 14 others found

Bergen police arrested a man in his 60s early Wednesday morning for attempting to steal a 'Kim Friele stone' from the city's Walk of Fame. The incident occurred around 4:13 a.m. in Nøstegaten when witnesses observed the suspect damaging and trying to remove the pavement stone dedicated to the renowned activist Kim Friele.

A physical struggle ensued when the witnesses intervened to stop the suspect. Police arrived at the scene and took control of the parties involved. During a subsequent search of the arrested man's residence, authorities discovered an additional 14 stones that had been removed from the same Walk of Fame location.

The stone targeted in the incident is dedicated to Kim Friele, a prominent figure known for her decades-long activism in advocating for the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals in Norway. The Walk of Fame in Bergen features stones honoring significant cultural and historical figures.

The suspect reportedly claimed that his attempt to take the stone was random. This incident follows previous vandalism reported at the Walk of Fame, where several other stones have been damaged earlier this year.

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