Police in Norway have arrested the 27-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit on suspicion of rape, saying the alleged victim was "unable to resist the act."

Marius Borg Høiby, the 27-year-old son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was arrested in Oslo on suspicion of rape, police said.

The 27-year-old son of Norway's crown princess was arrested on Monday on suspicion of rape, one of many allegations against Marius Borg Hoiby.

THE son of Norway’s crown princess had been arrested on suspicion of rape. Marius Borg Hoiby, 27, was detained by police on Monday evening in the latest scandal to rock the royal family.

Crown Prince Haakon said the police and judiciary must be allowed to do their jobs as they investigate a list of allegations, including rape, against Marius Borg Hoiby, his wife's son from a previous relationship.

He was taken into custody on Monday in Oslo on a preliminary charge of having sexual intercourse with someone unconscious or unable to resist the act.

Marius Borg Høiby, the 27-year-old son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was arrested in Oslo on suspicion of rape, police said.

The eldest son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been arrested again, this time on suspicion of rape, police said on Tuesday. Marius Borg Høiby is the stepson of the heir to the Norwegian throne,

Marius Borg Hoiby, 27, is the stepson of Norway's heir to the throne but has no royal title or official duties. He reportedly denies the allegation of rape.

Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Norway Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was arrested on suspicion of rape in Oslo late last night.

Marit, who is already facing charges of violence as part of an ongoing investigation, has been arrested on suspicion of rape. Marius Borg Høiby, 27, is the stepson of the heir to the Norwegian throne,