Three persons including a UPFA member of the Thalawe Pradeshiya Sabha has been arrested in connection with the attack launched at a group of street actors and a journalist in Eppawala recently.

Police Headquarters said that the arrest was made after they had surrendered themselves to the Eppawala police.

A complaint was lodged with the Eppawala police on December 5, citing that a group of street actors participating in a drama organised by the UNP came under attack.

The first suspect in connection with the incident was arrested on Tuesday. Thereby, the four suspects in connection with the incident were ordered to be remanded until Thursday after being produced before the Thambutthegama Magistrate Court on Wednesday.

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