Suspect shot dead during attempted robbery

26 June 2017 09:57 am

A man was shot dead by Police when he attempted to rob a shop in Warakapola early this morning.

The police team which had arrived at the scene following a tip off to the 119 hotline had shot at the suspect when he tried to throw a hand grenade towards them.

The suspect was admitted to the Warakapola hospital and later succumbed to his injuries.

 

Video by Daliya Gamasingharachchi