6 people suffered injuries and were hospitalised in a clash between two groups in the Wellawatte area.
According to the Police, the crash occurred between a group of construction workers and a group of residents.
3 police officers as well as 3 of the individuals involved in the clash suffered injuries and were admitted to the National hospital and the Kalubowila hospital.
Police suspect that the clash occurred as a result of a drunken argument escalating.