A contracted night watchman sexually assaulted a minor girl at a child welfare institution. The man, who is in his 20s, has now been sentenced to 11 months’ imprisonment and ordered to pay compensation of 120,000 kroner, reports Romerikes blad.
The man was working as a temporary night watchman at the Bufetat Lierfoss Youth and Family Centre in Aurskog-Høland when he sexually assaulted a minor girl who was placed at the institution. The night watchman’s responsibilities included looking after the young people living there. Both the employee and the girl are from immigrant backgrounds.
The girl explained in court that the night watchman had entered her room and then locked the door. Whilst she was in a state of shock, he sexually assaulted her. The incidents took place in June 2024.
At the time, the man also held a permanent post at a primary school.
In court and to the police, the man explained that he had had sexual intercourse with the girl on two occasions.
The girl has since struggled with sleep difficulties, social isolation and problems trusting others, according to Romerikes blad.
In addition to the sexual abuse, he was charged with possession of drugs. In January 2025, he was arrested by the police in possession of 3.9 grams of cannabis.
The man has been banned from working in child welfare institutions for three years, in addition to an 11-month prison sentence and compensation of 120,000 kroner. The verdict was handed down on 29 October at Romerike and Glåmdal District Court.
