Suspects escape during Kaduwela shooting

23 September 2015 11:00 am

Two suspects who had been brought to the Kaduwela Magistrate Court for hearings today had escaped from the custody of prison officials when the shooting took place, the Police said.

Another suspect left injured during the shooting had been hospitalised.

Police said as soon as the suspects were identified, special investigations would be launched to arrest them. (Piyumi Fonseka)