An individual was reported dead after being found with assault injuries near Mahawila Lane in Dematagoda last evening.
According to the Police, the victim who had been assaulted by a group had been found by the Police mobile patrol unit, based on information received by the Dematagoda Police.
The Police had admitted the victim to the Colombo National Hospital, after which he had succumbed to injuries.
Preliminary investigations have found that the deceased was a person of no permanent residence and had been staying near the flyover.
The investigations further reveal that the victim had been assaulted with a wooden pole by a group of people.
The Dematagoda Police has launched further investigations to apprehend the suspects involved in the incident. (Newswire)