The police constable accused of assaulting a lawyer at the Mount Lavinia court premises was transferred from Mount Lavinia police station to Piliyandala police station, but he has not reported for duty yet, it is reported. He has reportedly taken leave on sick leave.
Meanwhile, it is also reported that this constable has been summoned to the Mount Lavinia police station to record a statement regarding the lawyer’s complaint.
After being remanded in custody for the incident and granted bail, he was carried away by the people.