May 09 assault: Two more suspects including a municipal council member arrested

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Two more suspects were arrested in connection with the brutal assault on the peaceful protest held in GalleFace, GotaGoGama on May 09. Among the suspects are the Chairman of the Multipurpose Co-Operative Society, Hanwella and a member of the Municipal Council of Mount Lavinia.

The arrests were made by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). The arrest on the Municipal Council member was made as she was discovered hiding in Hanwella.

Many people including MPs were arrested and remanded in connection with the May 09 assault.

MIAP

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