Danish journalism student arrested in Iran

Danish journalism student arrested in Iran

(CNN) -- A Danish journalism student has been arrested in Iran, the Danish Foreign Ministry told CNN on Saturday.

"Iranian authorities informed us this morning via our embassy that the young student Niels Kroghsgaard has been arrested in Tehran," Charlotte Slente, head of the department for consular services within the Danish Foreign Ministry, told CNN.

"We don't know the circumstances yet, but we are working hard to get more information" she said.

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