62-year-old man arrested for threatening woman & stealing motorcycle

June 1, 2025 at 7:31 PM

A 62-year-old man has been arrested by the Melsiripura Police for allegedly threatening a woman with a sharp weapon and stealing her motorcycle on Mahawela Road on the evening of May 31.

Following a search operation, officers located the suspect hiding in a restaurant parking lot in the Melsiripura town area. During the attempted arrest, the suspect reportedly resisted violently and attacked the officers with a stick, injuring one police officer. Police say they were forced to use necessary force to subdue and arrest him.

The suspect also sustained injuries during the arrest and is currently receiving treatment at the hospital. The stolen motorcycle has been recovered.

After receiving medical treatment, the suspect was produced before the Kurunegala Magistrate’s Court and remanded until June 11.

A video clip of the arrest, recorded by a bystander, has circulated on social media. Police have launched an internal inquiry to determine if officers acted within legal bounds during the arrest.

Melsiripura Police are conducting further investigations into the incident. (NewsWire)