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CCD seeks AG’s advice in Malaka’s alleged assault case

The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) conducting investigations into an incident where Malaka Silva, son of former Minister Mervyn Silva allegedly assaulted a Scottish couple at a nightclub in Colombo, yesterday informed Court that they sought the Attorney General’s advice regarding two counter cases.

At a previous occasion, the Court decided to name Casserly as a suspect in the case.

When the cases came up before Colombo Chief Magistrate Gihan Pilapitiya, the magisterial inquiry into two counter cases were fixed for a later date.

Seven suspects including Malaka Silva, were arrested over an alleged assault on a Scottish couple at a nightclub at Duplication Road, Colombo 3 on October 31, 2014.

Police complaints were subsequently lodged by both parties claiming they had been assaulted.

As a part of the investigation regarding the Scotsman’s complaint, police arrested and produced in Court seven suspects including Silva. They are currently out on bail.

However, the lawyers appearing on behalf of Silva alleged that police had failed to take legal action regarding their complaint that Silva was severely assaulted by the Scotsman and Silva had a scratch on his nose.

Taking into consideration the evidence placed before Court, the Additional Magistrate decided to name Casserly as a suspect. Jayantha Weerasinghe PC with Counsel Asela Rekawa and Maithri Gunaratne appeared for Silva and the other suspects. Counsel Avendra Rodrigo appeared for the Scotsman.


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