19-year-old beaten to death

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A 19-year-old youth was killed and a 68-year-old man critically injured after being allegedly assaulted by some of the guests at a function held at a residence in Galle last night.

Police said the victims were also attacked by swords. They were rushed to the Karapitiya Hospital but the teenager is reported to have died on admission.

Investigations are being conducted by the Galle Police though no suspects have been arrested yet.

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