A British investigative journalist has been shot and seriously wounded in the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo.
Three gunmen broke into the home of Faraz Shauketaly, who works at the Sunday Leader, and opened fire, police said.
The journalist – who holds dual British and Sri Lankan nationality – is being treated in hospital for serious injuries to his neck.
The 52-year-old was on the telephone discussing a story to appear in this week’s edition when he was shot, Sunday Leader editor Sakunthala Perera said.
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Source: Sky News
