The Hambantota Police have arrested a 15‑year‑old schoolboy and his father after a car driven by the boy crashed into a wall belonging to a religious site on Wednesday (13), causing damage
The Police said the boy was taken into custody yesterday (14) after returning home from school.
He is to be produced before the court on charges of driving without a licence, reckless driving, and failing to prevent an accident.
CCTV footage revealed that the vehicle involved in the accident was driven by a child at the time, Police officials confirmed.
The Police further said that the father, who appeared claiming responsibility for the accident, will also face charges of allowing an unlicenced person to operate a vehicle.
The Hambantota Police Station are to produce both suspects before the court. (Newswire