A video circulating on social media showing two men verbally abusing and assaulting a woman near a vehicle at night has been revealed to be a prank, according to the Police.

The Kegalle Police Station traced the main suspect and summoned both the woman seen being assaulted and the alleged assailant to record their statements. 

According to the Police, investigations established that the incident, filmed on June 23 in Kegalle, was staged as a prank near the woman’s residence.

Police said the footage had been recorded by a friend of both parties and later released online, sparking public concern. 

However, the Police confirmed that no criminal act had taken place between the parties.

The suspect was released after being cautioned by the Police. (Newswire)

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