Police yesterday arrested a teacher of a leading school in Colombo over an alleged attack on its principal at her office.
According to the police, the principal was assaulted by the teacher following an argument over a key of teachers’ hostel.
Investigations have found the teacher had kept the key of the hostel in his possession.
An argument had erupted between them when the principal asked him the key.
The Police said the teacher had attacked the principal following the argument.
He was arrested on a complaint made by the principal to Bambalapitiya Police.