University student arrested over Race Course murder remanded
A Colombo University student who was arrested over the murder of a young woman at the Race Course Ground in Colombo 07, has been remanded.
The 24-year-old male student has been ordered by court to be remanded till 30th January.
The suspect was arrested in Wellampitiya last evening (Tuesday).
A blood stained knife believed to have been used in the murder and a bag were also found in his possession.
The Police said they suspect the boy was preparing to commit suicide before his arrest.
The victim was a 24-year-old third-year student of the Science Faculty of the Colombo University.
The young woman was fond dead near Race Course Ground in Colombo last afternoon.
The woman was found in a pool of blood with cut wounds on her neck.
The Police suspect the woman was murdered at the location.
Further investigations into the incident are underway. (Colombo Gazette)