34 yr old & 43 yr old killed in two separate incidents

September 16, 2022 at 10:25 AM

Two murders have been reported in the Nittambuwa and Trincomalee areas within the last 24 hours ending at 8 am today. 

The Police said a 43-year-old resident of Nittambuwa has been killed after being attacked with a wooden pole in the Ellakkala area last evening. The incident occurred when the individual was consuming alcohol with two others.

An argument had escalated resulting in two people attacking the victim with a wooden pole. The injured individual had succumbed to injuries after being admitted to the Wathupitiwala Hospital. 

A 38-year-old resident of Nittambuwa has been arrested in connection to the murder, while the Nittambuwa Police has launched investigations to arrest the other suspect. 

Meanwhile, a 34-year-old resident of Trincomalee has been killed after being attacked with a sharp object early this morning. 

The Police said investigations have revealed that a personal dispute with another group had resulted in the attack.

The victim who had sustained serious injuries in the attack had succumbed to injuries after being admitted to the Trincomalee Hospital. 

The Trincomalee Police has launched investigations to apprehend the suspects involved in the attack. (NewsWire)