TV presenter arrested over assault

TV presenter Mahesh Nisshanka has been arrested by the Kadawatha Police in connection with an alleged assault in which an individual was stabbed.

The Police said an owner of a fitness centre at Enderamulla was admitted to the Colombo General Hospital with stab injuries following a clash allegedly between the TV presenter and the owner on Saturday.

They said Mr Nisshanka also had lodged a complaint with the Police stating that he was also assaulted.

The Police said that the 52-year-old Nisshanka was remanded till tomorrow after  produced in the Mahara Magistrate’s Court.(DS)