Shots fired at police during morning chase

Two of three occupants of a fleeing vehicle escaped after police responded to a burglary in progress at Rendezvous, Christ Church around 3:45 a.m.

Acting police public relations officer Sergeant Michael Blackman reported that lawmen were acting on a tip-off when they ventured to the location. On arrival they intercepted a blue motorcar which sped off towards Fordes Road.

Officer Blackman said shots were fired at the police from the fleeing vehicle before it was abandoned near Fordes Road.

The underbody of police vehicle was damaged. The “getaway” car was also damaged.

There were no reports of injuries.

One man is assisting police with investigations.