A Police inquiry has been launched over the assault of the Head Coach of the St. Joseph’s College Rugby team in Kandy.
According to reports, Head Coach Nilfer Ibrahim was assaulted following his team’s victory over Kingswood College in Pallekelle.
St. Joseph’s College recorded a victory of 48 points to 15 against Kingswood College in their Dialog Schools rugby league fixture.
Following the victory, a group verbally abused Nilfer and assaulted him, according to the complaint lodged with the Police.
The Head Coach of the St. Joseph’s College Rugby team is reported to have sustained several injuries in the assault.
Nilfer Ibrahim is a prominent ruggerite and has coached Several top schools in Rugby. He is a former student of Kingswood College which St Joseph’s beat yesterday.
Meanwhile, Kingswood College’s rugby union has released a statement on the alleged incident.
“We wish to inform you that the incident involving a parent and our esteemed Old Boy, Nilfer Ibrahim, is currently under investigation by the Kingswood Rugby Union and the school officials. It is essential to maintain the integrity of this process,” the union said.
The union further added, “Please be advised that the Kingswood Rugby Union will issue an official notice regarding this matter in due course.” (NewsWire)