Heated argument between two persons ends in murder

Heated argument between two persons ends in murder

April 18, 2020   10:12 am

The police have commenced investigations into a murder that took place in Wellawatte on Friday night (17).

A man has been stabbed with a sharp weapon as a heated argument with another person escalated out of control.

The injured man who was in a critical condition has succumbed to injuries after he was admitted to Kalubowila Hospital.

He was identified as a 34-year-old residing in Swarna Road, Wellawatte.

The post-mortem examination on the body will be conducted today (18) following the magistrate’s inquest.

One suspect has been placed under arrest over the incident.

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