Lankan faces murder charges after SL woman found dead in UK
A 37-year-old Sri Lankan man has been charged with murder after a Sri Lankan woman was found dead in a Cardiff street, UK.South Wales Police were called to South Morgan Place in Riverside at 07:37 BST on Thursday to reports of a seriously injured woman.Niwunhellage Dona Nirodha Kalapni Niwunhella (32), known as Nirodha, had died at the scene.
Thisara Weragalage of Pentwyn, was arrested shortly after on Seawall Road, in Splott, and was later charged with murder.Det Ch Insp Matthew Davies, from South Wales Police, said his “heartfelt condolences” were with Nirodha’s family, friends and loved ones.“I continue to urge anyone with information who is yet to speak to officers to come forward and support our investigation,” he said.
The force added it was looking for information regarding a grey Ford Fiesta near South Morgan Place or Seawall Road between 07:30 and 08:30.
