Son of Norway’s crown princess arrested before his trial on rape and other charges

OSLO, Norway (AP) — The eldest son of Norway’s crown princess has been arrested, just before his trial opens on charges including rape in a case that has been an embarrassment to the royal family, police said Monday.

Marius Borg Høiby was arrested on Sunday evening and is accused of assault, threats with a knife and violation of a restraining order, police said in a statement. They requested four week’s detention on grounds of risk of reoffending. His lawyers couldn’t immediately be reached for comment.