Soldier arrested over alleged sexual assault on 15-year old girl
September 24, 2017 12:44 am
A soldier has been arrested over alleged counts of sexual abuse on a 15-year old girl in Wanathawilluwa.
Police Officers attached to the Wanathawilluwa Police station detained a 40-year old soldier who was stationed at a military garrison in Mihintale was accused of the crime.
Law enforcement authorities received intelligence that the soldier had sexually abused a young girl who lived in a neighboring house, upon returning to Wanathawilluwa on holiday on September 18.
It has been reported that a medical officer is to examine to young girl for any signs of rape or assault. The Police are currently conducting comprehensive investigations into the incident.