A person has been killed on Saturday night near the Union Place, Slave Island bus stop.

According to police reports, the incident occurred due to a heated argument between the two parties, which escalated.

The victim is a 30-year-old residing down Vauxhall Street, Colombo 2.

A 45 year old suspect has been arrested in connection to the crime. He will be produced before the Fort Magistrate on Sunday, April 12.

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