Suspect commits suicide inside police station
June 18, 2011 02:11 pm
A suspect held in custody at the Kottawa police station had committed suicide by hanging himself in his cell. The suspect had been arrested for several counts of breaking and entering, the Police media unit stated.
The incident occurred last evening (June 17) at 7.50 p.m. while the police had taken measures to take the suspect who had hung himself with some lace to the Homagama hospital. Police stated that the suspect had already died on the way to the hospital.
An inquiry will take place into the incident, the police further stated.