Man killed in sharp-weapon attack in Kadawatha

Police said a 54-year-old Kadawatha resident was killed in a sharp-weapon attack in Ihala Biyanwila while attending his brother's birthday party.

Another person was injured and admitted to Ragama Hospital, while one suspect has been arrested and investigations are continuing to locate another suspect.newsfirst

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