Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- The Police Constable arrested in connection with the assault incident involving Ratnapura District National People's Power (NPP) Member of Parliament Shantha Pathma Kumara Subasingha, has been granted bail.

He was apprehended today by officers attached to the Embilipitiya Divisional Investigation Bureau on several charges, including criminal intimidation.

Police earlier stated that a blood sample obtained from the police officer allegedly assaulted by a group including MP Shantha Pathma Kumara Subasingha will be sent to the Government Analyst's Department.

A detailed statement was issued by the Police Media Division regarding reports of the alleged assault on a police officer by a group including a Parliamentarian...