A shocking incident took place yesterday (08) at the Open Prison Camp in Weerawila. An inmate undergoing rehabilitation was doing cleaning work inside the camp grounds when a freely roaming deer suddenly attacked and gored him, police said.

Following the incident, he was admitted to the Debarawewa Hospital for treatment. Sadly, he succumbed to his injuries.

Inmate identified

Police stated that the deceased was a 30-year-old resident of Warapalana. His body has been kept in the mortuary at Debarawewa Hospital.

Meanwhile, Weerawila Police have launched further investigations into the tragic event.

What happens next

The post-mortem examination is scheduled to be conducted today (November 9).