Police appeal for information
by uknip427 (UK News in Pictures, June 5, 2024
Commander Dominic Murphy said: “We know that these crimes have a lasting and significant impact on victims and witnesses and we’ve now made two arrests as part of this investigation. This is a sign of the progress being made by officers, who are looking into these extremely serious crimes.
“As in all serious cases, we need as much eye-witness testimony as possible to continue to build the case. We know that there are people with information about these incidents during the civil war in Sri Lanka who have not yet come forward. We would urge those people to contact police – we will support you, and your information will be treated in the strictest confidence.”
To provide information, email the War Crimes Team directly via: .
Alternatively, call police in confidence on +44 (0)800 789 321.
This arrest relates to alleged crimes committed during a political rally in Jaffna in late 2001, during which two people were killed.
It followed an arrest in February 2022, when police arrested a 48-year-old man on suspicion of the same offence. This was in connection with the murder of journalist Mylvaganam Nimalarajan who was killed in 2000. That person was released under investigation, with enquiries ongoing.
The CTP War Crimes Team is a small team that has national responsibility for investigating war crimes and crimes against humanity.
The joint police and CPS guidelines for assessing referrals (reports to police) relating to War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity can be viewed here: https://www.cps.gov.uk/publication/war-crimescrimes-against-humanity-referral-guidelines