COLOMBO (News 1st) – A young woman was found murdered with her throat slit close to Race Course, Colombo on Tuesday (17) afternoon.

Police Spokesperson SSP Nihal Thalduwa speaking to News 1st said that the deceased was identified as a 24-year-old Science Faculty student of the University of Colombo.

She was attacked by a male at around 12 noon, said Police adding that an investigation is underway.

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