Another murder in Kotahena
One person was hacked to death near Jampattah Lane in Kotahena, this (05) afternoon by four individuals who had arrived in a three- wheeler.
Police media spokesperson ASP Ruwan Gunasekara to Ceylon Today stated that the deceased, John Peter Regan is a 33 year old individual who had been released on bail a few months ago.
The victim has previously been charged with murder, two separate burglary charges as well as charges of possession of bombs and ammunition.
ASP Gunasekara added that the suspect had allegedly killed a brother of one of the suspects which has led the police to believe that this was an act of personal vengeance. He added that the suspect have been identified by the police.