Police arrest man over alleged assistance in Nochchiyagama killing

Police say a 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of aiding and abetting a killing in the Nochchiyagama police division. The arrest relates to an incident reported to have taken place on April 30, 2026.

The suspect, described as a resident of Negombo, was arrested by investigating officers on the night of November 9. Police had begun inquiries into the killing, which they said involved an assault.

Nochchiyagama Police are continuing the investigation. The available account does not describe a court ruling, identify a proven role for the arrested man or establish a conviction. An arrest records a step in the investigation, not a finding that the allegation has been proved.