A police complaint has been lodged against a foreign embassy official over the alleged assault of a former Sri Lankan military officer at the Altair apartment complex in Colombo.
CCTV footage of the incident shows the former military officer seated in the lobby when the embassy official approaches him and an argument breaks out.
The footage shows the embassy official spitting at the former military officer before allegedly physically assaulting him.
Questions have emerged over how authorities will proceed with the complaint, with the official reported to have diplomatic immunity. (Newswire)