Man hacked to death in Slave Island

Man hacked to death in Slave Island

March 17, 2022   05:35 pm

A person has reportedly been hacked to death with a sharp weapon at Dawson Street in Slave Island, Colombo 02.

The incident had occurred late last night (16) while the victim has been identified as a 50-year-old by the name of Mohamed Siyabdeen, a resident of Slave Island. 

Police said preliminary inquiries have revealed that the murder had been carried out over a personal dispute. 

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