The seven civilians who were arrested after a clash broke out when residents at Attanayala in Weeraketiya had allegedly obstructed police from carrying out their duties have been remanded until 21 March.
They were produced before Walasmulla Magistrate’s Court this evening.
The situation arose when a group of police officers clad in civilian clothes had visited the area last evening (06 March), and had proceeded to search a group of people who were waiting by the road, due to suspicion.
However, the said group of individuals had objected to the attempt to search them, which later led to an argument with the police officers before the incident had escalated into a brawl.
A total of ten individuals –08 police officers and 02 civilians – were injured in the incident, while seven persons were arrested.
Eights of the injured individuals, including 07 police officers, are still receiving treatment at the Base Hospital in Tangalle.
The other police officer, a sub-inspector attached to the Weeraketiya police station, was meanwhile transferred to the Teaching Hospital in Karapitiya for additional medical care.
It was reported that one civilian had bitten his ears during the clash, partially tearing away one ear.
