Police probing Christmas Day shooting

Lawmen are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting that left one man nursing injuries to his hand and thigh.

Acting Police Public Relations Officer Sergeant (ag) Michael Blackman said an adult male reported that he was walking through a bushy area in Greenwich Village, St  James this morning around 9:55 where he was confronted by a male who fired shots at him.

He was transported to Sandy Crest Medical Facility by private motor vehicle.

Anyone who may have information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Holetown Police Station at 419-1700, Police Emergency at 211, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIPS (8477) or any Police Station.