Police arrest two individuals over Negombo clashes

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Two individuals have been arrested following clashes in Negombo which according to Police escalated when a group of intoxicated individuals behaved in an unruly manner. Police were promted to impose an immediate police curfew which was lifted at 7a.m. yesterday.

Police Spokesperson SP Ruwan Gunasekera said that a heated disagreement between two individuals flared into a clash when a group of intoxicated individuals became embroiled in the argument.

As seen in video footage of the clashes which went viral on social media, motorbikes, three-wheelers and shops were vandalised in the ensuing tension. Police were swift to enforce an immediate Police curfew in a bid to contain the situation.

The curfew which came into effect from 8 p.m. on Sunday was lifted at 7a.m yesterday.