Colombo (News 1st): The suspect, who stabbed a police officer on March 27th, has been arrested in Ellakkala, Nittambuwa. Police noted that he was in possession of a live hand grenade at the time of the arrest.

The 24-year-old suspect is due to be produced before the Attanagalla Magistrate Court today (March 30). The injured police officer is currently receiving treatment at the ICU of the Wathupitiwala Hospital.

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