Kegalle Police shot and apprehended a suspect who attempted to throw a hand grenade at Police when they tried to arrest him near the Mayurapada National College in Mawanella.
The suspect who was absconding after escaping from the prison sometime back is wanted in connection with several robberies, the Police said.
He had earlier been serving a four year prison term after being found guilty of several thefts.
The suspect wounded in the shooting has been admitted to the Mawanella hospital under Police guard.