Emergency services work at the scene after Norwegian police said they were investigating a blast on a street in central Oslo and later conducted a controlled detonation of a second explosive device found on the site, in Norway, September 23, 2025. Photo: Reuters
There were no reports of injuries at the location, in the immediate vicinity of a university campus and some 500 meters (546 yards) from the royal palace and the Israeli embassy.
In a rare step, authorities sent an emergency message to Oslo residents' mobile phones, warning them about the blast.
Emergency services gather on a street after reports of an explosion in Oslo, Norway, September 23, 2025. Photo: Reuters
The second device found at the site appeared to be a "military-style" hand grenade, the police officer in charge at the scene, Brian Skotnes, told reporters.
"We've apprehended one suspect and are intensively seeking more information as well as other people," Skotnes said.
"Our hypothesis is that it is criminals who have an agenda against other criminals, but we cannot rule out anything."
The area was now safe, he added.
An armed police officer stands guard on a street after reports of an explosion in Oslo, Norway September 23, 2025. Photo: Reuters
A 13-year-old was apprehended by police, TV2 and daily Aftenposten reported, citing unnamed sources.
Skotnes declined to comment on the suspect's age.
The incident comes a day after reports of drone sightings near Oslo's and Copenhagen's airports.
An armed police officer stands guard on a street after reports of an explosion in Oslo, Norway, September 23, 2025. Photo: Reuters
Emergency services work at the scene after Norwegian police said they were investigating a blast on a street in central Oslo and later conducted a controlled detonation of a second explosive device found on the site, in Norway, September 23, 2025. Photo: Reuters
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