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The trial against the men accused of murder or complicity in the murder of Sigbjørn Sveli in Regestranden in Sola, begins on Tuesday 10 November. His car was dumped into the sea in the port of Ølberg, about a kilometer and a half from where the 44-year-old man was found dead. Photo: Jan Kåre Ness / NTB
The trial against the men accused of the murder of Sigbjørn Sveli (44) in Regestranden in Sola, has been postponed because one of the judges is waiting for a response to a crown test.
The trial against the two 23-year-old men was supposed to start on Monday, but was postponed Sunday night pending the judge’s response to the test, Stavanger Aftenblad reports.
The adjournment leads to the start of the case at the Jæren District Court in Sandnes on Tuesday 10 November. Ten days have been reserved for the main audience.
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Possible storage reported
State Attorney Arvid Malde, who is also the prosecutor in the case, has made a reservation to file an arrest lawsuit for both defendants.
Experts have concluded that the men were sane at the time of the murder.
The 23-year-olds have previously admitted participating in violence against Sveli, but not criminally guilty of murder.
The men, both from Rogaland, had previously been convicted of serious violent crimes. They have been in custody since the arrest following the murder in December last year.
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The two 23-year-old men charged with murder or complicity in the murder of Sigbjørn Sveli in Regestranden in Sola risk being sentenced to prison. Photo: Jan Kåre Ness / NTB
Soaked in gasoline
Sveli was found dead on the beach next to the Stavanger airport on December 9. According to the prosecution, one of the accused hit him on the head at Vigrestad station at midnight the same day.
The two defendants then put the 44-year-old man in the trunk of his car and drove off. During the night, according to the accusation, he was subjected to serious violence.
At a gas station in Bryne, the defendants are said to have filled a 10-liter jug with gasoline before driving to Regestranden. At 6 o’clock, according to the indictment, they took Sveli out of the car, beat him and / or kicked him, poured gasoline over his body and set him on fire. According to the autopsy report, Sveli must have been alive.
His car was dumped into the sea in the port of Ølberg, about a kilometer and a half from where the 44-year-old man was found dead.
Information provided by the police indicates that Sveli was a random victim.
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Blaze fire in cell
One of the defendants is also accused of starting a fire in his cell at Stavanger prison in January last year, while serving time for a previous relationship. A total of 19 inmates and employees who were at work had to be evacuated.
In addition, he is accused of threatening to kill prison guards and medical personnel.
