Three Police Officers Assaulted in Matale; Four Arrested

COLOMBO (News 1st): Four suspects have been arrested over the assault of three police officers in Deevilla of Yatawatta, Matale.

Police stated that the incident occurred last night when officers arrived to conduct an inspection following a tip-off received through the 119 emergency hotline.

The officers were allegedly attacked by a group of intoxicated individuals.

The injured officers are currently receiving treatment at the Yatawatta Divisional Hospital in Matale.

Police also stated that the suspects damaged the three-wheeler in which the officers had arrived at the scene.