COLOMBO (News 1st); A person has been stabbed to death inside a bakery in the Meethotamulla area in Wellampitiya.

Police stated that the victim succumbed to his injuries on admission to the Colombo National Hospital.

The deceased was identified as a 37 year old resident of Koslanda, and the motive for the murder has not been revealed yet.

Police stated that the suspect has fled the area and investigations are underway to arrest the suspect.

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