Suspect arrested in connection with murder

The police have arrested a suspect in connection with the crime of murdering a person by attacking him with sharp weapons.

A team of Ragama Police officers arrested the suspect in Polgahahena area last night (19).

Police say that the person has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a person by attacking him with sharp weapons in Ragama area on June 14.

Police further say that the raid was carried out based on information received by Ragama Police officers.

The suspect arrested is a resident of Polgahahena area in Ragama, aged about 21 years.

Ragama Police are conducting further investigations into the incident.