CCTV video footage shows attack on Colombo night club

09 Oct, 2016

CCTV video footage which surfaced on social media today shows the attack on a Colombo night club.

The attack on the?Clique night club in Colombo early Saturday morning reportedly involved supporters of a son of a VVIP.

The attack took place after the son of the VVIP had left the club following an argument with the security officers at the club.

The group who attacked the club used poles, including cricket wickets and caused extensive damage to the property.

A security officer at the club sustained serious injuries in the incident and was admitted to hospital.

A police complaint was lodged over the incident. (Colombo Gazette)

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