Two Teen Girls Sentenced for Arson That Destroyed Løten School Administration Building
A 16-year-old and a 17-year-old were sentenced for starting a fire that razed the administration block of Løten ungdomsskole.
Two teenagers, aged 16 and 17, were convicted for igniting a fire that completely destroyed the administration building at Løten ungdomsskole. The court sentenced the older girl to one and a half years of youth detention, a measure that focuses on supervision rather than incarceration. The younger offender was ordered to complete 420 hours of community service spread over two years.
Both defendants maintained their innocence, and their counsel, including Mette Yvonne Larsen, had requested a not-guilty verdict. The judgment also clarified that any breach of the youth detention conditions could lead to imprisonment. No restitution issues were raised during the proceedings.
Why it matters
The case highlights how Norwegian courts handle serious juvenile arson offenses and the use of youth detention.
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