01/11/2013

Two Arrested Over Delivery Man Murder

Two people have been arrested in connection with the murder of Thavisha Lakindu Peiris, who was killed while making his final pizza delivery before starting a new job.

Mr Peiris (25) was found dead in his car in Sheffield on Sunday, He had been stabbed in the chest.

South Yorkshire Police has reported arresting a 25-year-old man and 17-year-old teenager on Thursday in connection with the murder.

Mr Peiris had been making the last pizza delivery of his final shift before he was due to begin a new job.

(MH/CD)

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