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Breivik sorry for not killing more

A Norwegian court has ruled that mass murderer Anders Breivik is sane and sentenced him to a maximum of 21 years in jail. He killed 77 people, mostly teenagers, in a mass shooting attack last year.

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Mass murderer will not be freed while 'dangerous'

Mass murderer Anders Breivik has been jailed for a minimum of 10 years, a maximum of 21.

Anders Breivik in court this morning. Credit: EBU

However, such sentences can be extended under Norwegian law, as long as an inmate is considered dangerous.

Lawyers for the 33-year-old right-wing extremist said before the decision that Breivik would appeal any insanity ruling but accept a prison sentence.

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