Youth arrested over molesting Chinese woman

A 21-year-old youth was taken into custody today for sexually harassing a Chinese woman, aged 25, inside her trade outlet in Galle, Police said.

The suspect had entered the Chinese woman’s shop after finding out that she was alone. The girl sustained minor injuries when she tried to defend herself.

The suspect was captured by the people and was handed over to the Police. He is a resident of Magalla and was to be produced before the Galle Magistrate today. (D.G. Sugathapala)