Ukrainians arrested over murder

23 February 2010 10:27 am

A Ukrainian couple were arrested today by the police in connection with the murder of two individuals in Nawala, including a seven year old boy. The boy and his servant were found dead in their house at Nawala today. Another foreigner was admitted to the Kalubowila hospital.

Police media spokesman Preshantha Jayakody said that the suspects were taken into custody while they made an attempt to flee the country at the Katunayaka airport. (S.D)