Fourth suspect arrested in Hanwella shooting

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Another suspect has been arrested yesterday (Oct 8) in connection with the shooting of two persons in Hanwella last month.

The suspect, a 41-year old resident of Dedigamuwa, had been nabbed with four swords and mobile phones each in the Wanagaoda area, police said.

He is due to be produced before the Kaduwela Magistrate's Court today.

The shooting in Hanwella on September 15 had killed one and left another injured.

Three suspects had been arrested previously in connection with the shooting.

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