Motorcyclist stabbed to death during argument at fuel queue in Nittambuwa

A 29-year old motorcyclist was stabbed to death by a three-wheeler driver following an argument at a fuel station in Horagolla, Nittambuwa last night, Police said.

They said a dispute between a motorcyclist and a three-wheeler driver who had come to get fuel at the Horagolla petrol station has led to the stabbing.

The driver of the three-wheeler was waiting outside the fuel station after pumping fuel for the motorcyclist who had got into an argument, stabbed the latter when he came after pumping petrol.

The three-wheeler fled after the attack.

The victim was admitted to the Wathupitiwala Hospital and later succumbed to his injuries.

The deceased was a 29 year old resident of Colombo 14.

The Nittambuwa Police are conducting further investigations to arrest the suspect. (Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya)