A foreign national was killed after being struck by a bus while crossing at a pedestrian crossing on York Street within the Colombo- Fort Police Division on Thursday (20).

Police said the bus, which was traveling towards Pettah, collided with the victim as he attempted to cross the road. 

The injured man was rushed to Colombo National Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries shortly after admission.

Authorities confirmed that the identity of the deceased foreign national has not yet been established.

The bus driver involved in the accident has been taken into custody, and the Fort Police are conducting further investigations. (Newswire)

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A foreign national has been taken into police custody over allegations of phone snatching at Colpetty Junction in Colombo.

Video footage shows the man surrounded by members of the public and police officials.

An eyewitness stated that the suspect had snatched the phone of a passerby and fled.

However, he was pursued and caught by a local man, after which he was handed over to the police. (Newswire)

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A foreign woman who had walked topless along the road in Pottuvil has been taken into custody by officers from the women’s unit of the Pottuvil Police Station.

According to police sources, the woman, identified as a Thai national, had walked topless from one hotel entrance to another.

Subsequently, a team of female and male police officers from the Pottuvil station arrested her and brought her to the station.

She is due to be presented before the Pottuvil Magistrate’s Court today (15). (Newswire)

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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Arun Hemachandra, has condemned the recent assault of a group of foreign tourists in Trincomalee, stating that the government has taken serious note of the unfortunate incident.

Issuing a statement, the Deputy Minister said that the Sri Lanka Police responded swiftly and that one suspect has been arrested, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the others involved.

“Sri Lanka is a friendly, welcoming nation. We value every visitor who chooses our country and are fully committed to ensuring their safety, dignity, and peace of mind. We commend the Police Department for its prompt action,” he said.

Deputy Minister Hemachandra further emphasized that isolated incidents must not be allowed to overshadow the warmth and hospitality that define the Sri Lankan people. 

He warned that there will be zero tolerance for those who attempt to harm individuals or tarnish the reputation of Sri Lanka’s tourism sector.

The statement comes after a video shared on social media showed two locals attacking a group of foreigners on the road.

It is reported that a local man had allegedly attempted to inappropriately touch a foreign woman during a party in the Alaswatta area, and when her husband confronted the individual, the man, along with another person, had physically assaulted the husband.  

One suspect who was arrested by the Uppuveli Police has reportedly been remanded until 21 July after being produced before the Trincomalee Magistrate’s Court. The other suspect is said to have fled the area and remains at large. (Newswire)

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A foreign tourist has been rescued from drowning while bathing in the seas off Ahungalla. 

The Police said the man was rescued last morning by Police Lifeguard officials on duty at the beach. 

The rescued foreigner has been identified as a 29-year-old Polish man. (Newswire)

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