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Hello all,
Here is the latest info via a press conf with the PM and the Minister of Justice.. the police will speak at a press conf as I write.
Bombing:- 7 dead, many injured, quantity unsure, 10 badly injured. 4 of the dead identified, 3 unidentified.
Shooting;-10 dead, some missing still, many injured (but see below)
The police have arrested a man (not sure if he was shot at and injured as well), he is 32 years old, Norwegian. Also, they have said..
There is a belief that there is a strong possibility of at least one undetonated bomb on the island, and there are searches also going on in the waters of the fjord, after missing persons. The amount of dead from the island shooting will "probably rise" according to the police.
EDIT They have FOUND undetonated explosives on the island.
There was no comment as to any connection to any group, but there is an indication that police are after other people that may or may not be connected. They neither confirm or deny he is a known criminal of the police either.
There is STRONG reason to believe that he is the same person seen outside the building in Oslo shortly before the bomb, dressed as a policeman, which is the description of the man on the island. They confirm that an automatic weapon used.
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From the Press... The ferry man who transported the man to the island was told by the man that "his visit to the island was in connection with checks because of the bomb in Oslo", and he was carrying both a machine gun and a pistol. This is via the press as well in an interview on TV with one who was on the island.
Apparently the man played "Pied Piper" and attracted the youngsters to him(dressed as a policeman) with reassurance about Oslo bomb, etc then just opened fire on them. People on the island ran to the water, jumped through windows etc when the shooting started.
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The whole of Norway is in shock. Oslo is totally closed down. All clubs, bars and nightclubs closed. All shops etc.
Down town in my town, 90 mins from Oslo, is as quiet as a church.
Gardemoen airport, north of Oslo, is closed and all borders are under strict security.
On a personal front, thank you all who have contacted me one way or another, asked after me and my family. With the exception of a few friends that may be abroad, I can say that every friend I know of in Oslo is safe.
Those working in Oslo near the explosion, are safe.
My sincerest thanks and kindest wishes to you all.
It is one of the most awful days of my life, and some of the stories from some of the parents are very very saddening. Absolutely everyone is in shock.
Nothing like this was expected in little Norway, with a population of only 4.5 million.
have a peaceful, respectful evening all
kindest thoughts
Phil
PS there are phone lines down and clogged up in this area, (south of Norway). Police are asking people NOT to use the phone unless they must, same with all skype lines out of Norway, as people are trying to ring in from all over the world.
Here is the latest info via a press conf with the PM and the Minister of Justice.. the police will speak at a press conf as I write.
Bombing:- 7 dead, many injured, quantity unsure, 10 badly injured. 4 of the dead identified, 3 unidentified.
Shooting;-10 dead, some missing still, many injured (but see below)
The police have arrested a man (not sure if he was shot at and injured as well), he is 32 years old, Norwegian. Also, they have said..
There is a belief that there is a strong possibility of at least one undetonated bomb on the island, and there are searches also going on in the waters of the fjord, after missing persons. The amount of dead from the island shooting will "probably rise" according to the police.
EDIT They have FOUND undetonated explosives on the island.
There was no comment as to any connection to any group, but there is an indication that police are after other people that may or may not be connected. They neither confirm or deny he is a known criminal of the police either.
There is STRONG reason to believe that he is the same person seen outside the building in Oslo shortly before the bomb, dressed as a policeman, which is the description of the man on the island. They confirm that an automatic weapon used.
.................................................. .................................................. ............
From the Press... The ferry man who transported the man to the island was told by the man that "his visit to the island was in connection with checks because of the bomb in Oslo", and he was carrying both a machine gun and a pistol. This is via the press as well in an interview on TV with one who was on the island.
Apparently the man played "Pied Piper" and attracted the youngsters to him(dressed as a policeman) with reassurance about Oslo bomb, etc then just opened fire on them. People on the island ran to the water, jumped through windows etc when the shooting started.
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The whole of Norway is in shock. Oslo is totally closed down. All clubs, bars and nightclubs closed. All shops etc.
Down town in my town, 90 mins from Oslo, is as quiet as a church.
Gardemoen airport, north of Oslo, is closed and all borders are under strict security.
On a personal front, thank you all who have contacted me one way or another, asked after me and my family. With the exception of a few friends that may be abroad, I can say that every friend I know of in Oslo is safe.
Those working in Oslo near the explosion, are safe.
My sincerest thanks and kindest wishes to you all.
It is one of the most awful days of my life, and some of the stories from some of the parents are very very saddening. Absolutely everyone is in shock.
Nothing like this was expected in little Norway, with a population of only 4.5 million.
have a peaceful, respectful evening all
kindest thoughts
Phil
PS there are phone lines down and clogged up in this area, (south of Norway). Police are asking people NOT to use the phone unless they must, same with all skype lines out of Norway, as people are trying to ring in from all over the world.
"What our ancestors would really be thinking, if they were alive today, is: "Why is it so dark in here?"" From Pyramids by Sir Terry Pratchett, a British National Treasure. 
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