Lawyer hacked to death

7 September 2012 04:22 am

A 68- year old lawyer has been hacked to death by unknown assailants who broke into his house in Athurugiriya early this morning, police said.

The victim had been jabbed in his head with a sharp object. Athurugiriya police are conducting further investigations to arrest the suspect.

Speaking to the Daily Mirror SSP Ajith Rohana said a 21 year old girl suspected to have been living with the victim, was taken into custody by the Athurugiriya police.