A man who attempted to rob a school student was stoned to death by residents in the Kohuwala area.

According to Kohuwala Police, the incident took place near the intersection of S.D.S. Jayasinghe Mawatha and Malwatta Road, which falls under the Kohuwala Police Division. The suspect had attempted to rob a school student when a group of residents, upon witnessing the act, attacked him with stones and chased him away.

Further police reports state that despite being assaulted, the suspect managed to escape the scene. However, he was later found injured and collapsed near a footpath on Nalandaarama Road in Nugegoda.

Kohuwala Police officers identified the injured suspect and immediately admitted him to Kalubowila Hospital. He succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment, as confirmed by the police.

Kohuwala Police have launched further investigations into the incident, including efforts to confirm the deceased suspect's identity. A post-mortem examination is expected to be conducted regarding the death.