An Army deserter has been arrested for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a twenty-one- year-old foreign national in Hantana, Kandy.

Police Media Spokesperson, ASP Ruwan Gunasekara stated that the victim was kidnapped on April 14 month while was accompanied by another female.

However the victim was able to break free from her captor. Police also added that Rs.5000 and a mobile phone belonging to the foreign national were found in the possession of the  suspect.

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