Public assistance sought to identify individuals involved in Galle Face attack

Public assistance has been sought by the Police to identify individuals involved in the attack at Galle Face and near Temple Trees.

The Police have sought the assistance of the public to identify the individuals involved in the attack on peaceful protesters at Galle Face and near Temple Trees on the 09 May.

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A criminal investigation has been launched into the mob attack on peaceful protesters at Galle Face and near Temple Trees.

The Police Headquarters said that the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has been instructed to investigate the incident.

Meanwhile, the Attorney General had advised the Inspector General of Police to expedite the investigations into the incident.

The Police watched as Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) supporters moved into ?GotaGoGama? in Galle Face and launched an attack.

Several people sustained injuries as the SLPP supporters, armed with poles and other objects, attacked GotaGoGama in Galle Face.

The mob destroyed several tents and other structures erected at Galle Face and also attacked some of the demonstrators.

The Police formed a human chain to prevent the protesters from entering GotaGoGama.

However, the mob pushed their way past the Police human chain and attacked GotaGoGama.

The Police fired tear gas and water cannons after the mob entered GotaGoGama in Galle Face.?(Colombo Gazette)