An 18-year-old Norwegian individual is suspected of terrorism after the murder of a social worker in Oslo that authorities believe might have been motivated by race.

The victim, a 34-year-old Ethiopian-born woman named Tamima Nibras Juhar, was stabbed to death at her workplace overnight Saturday to Sunday.

According to legal representatives for the family, she worked helping vulnerable young people integrate into society.

The suspect, who resided in the same home as the victim and has admitted to a role in the murder, was apprehended following the attack.

Police have expanded the preliminary charges against the individual to include terrorism.

During interrogation, the suspect reportedly confessed to planning to harm multiple individuals, aiming to instill terror among segments of the population.

Authorities claim that he expressed hostility towards Muslim people during his interviews.

Although some Norwegian media outlets suggested plans to attack a mosque, these claims were not confirmed by prosecutors.

The teen is expected to appear before a judge and be detained following an assessment of risk.

Norway has witnessed several far-right attacks in recent years.

In 2011, Anders Behring Breivik committed an act of terrorism that resulted in 77 deaths, primarily targeting youths at a Labour Party event.

Philip Manshaus, another perpetrator, opened fire inside an Oslo mosque in August 2019 before being subdued; he had previously killed his adopted Asian sister in what was determined to be a race-motivated crime.

Both offenders were sentenced to 21-year prison terms, which may be extended as long as they are considered a threat to society.