A 16-year-old boy has been arrested over the killing of his father in the Ukuwela area of Matale, Police said.
Police launched an investigation after receiving information that a man had been attacked and killed in the Ukuwela area of the Matale Police Division on the night of September 5.
The victim was a 40-year-old resident of Ukuwela, Matale.
Preliminary investigations have revealed that the victim’s son allegedly attacked him with a sharp weapon following a dispute.
The 16-year-old suspect has been arrested, while Matale Police are conducting further investigations. (Newswire)