Police Seek Suspect in Hatton Double Murder and Robbery

Police seek suspect in Hatton double murder and robbery

Police have sought public assistance to arrest a suspect accused of murdering a husband and wife in the Hatton-Dickoya town area before fleeing with gold jewellery. The couple, who were residing inside a shop in the town, were found murdered on Friday. According to investigations, the suspect had arrived in Dickoya town and visited several jewellery shops claiming he was interested in purchasing a gold chain. Police said the suspect had later en…

Elderly couple hacked to death in Hatton shop

Hatton Police have launched a full-scale investigation into the brutal murder of an elderly couple, found dead inside their shop in the Hatton–Dikoya town. The victims, an 82-year-old husband and wife, had been residing at the premises, while operating the small business, Police said. According to investigators, the couple’s children, living in Colombo, had repeatedly attempted to contact their parents, by telephone, but received no response, pr…