October 12, Colombo (LNW): A State Counsel is expected to appear before the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court tomorrow (13 October) on behalf of the police officer currently in remand custody over the alleged assault of a lawyer within the court premises, according to Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasuriya.
The incident, which reportedly occurred on October 10 during an altercation involving the relocation of a vehicle belonging to the lawyer, has sparked widespread concern over the conduct of law enforcement officers, particularly within the confines of a judicial setting.
Speaking to the media, IGP Weerasuriya confirmed that the Police Special Investigation Unit (SIU) has been tasked with determining whether proper procedures were followed by police personnel during the incident. He emphasised that the investigation will be conducted impartially, without interference or bias.
The Attorney General has taken note of the situation and is offering legal guidance, and a State Counsel has been appointed to represent the officer and take the necessary legal steps in court, the IGP revealed.
In response to a directive from the Mount Lavinia Additional Magistrate, further investigations are underway, including a review of CCTV footage captured within the court premises on the day of the incident. The footage is expected to be central to the inquiry, helping to establish a clear account of the events.
The police officer accused in the matter was arrested following the complaint and was subsequently remanded until Monday (13 October), pending further judicial proceedings.
