Man shot by assailants

A man was hospitalised in stable condition after being shot in his leg on Friday night.

Police at Hastings/Worthing Station received a report about the incident at about 10:40 pm.

Based on their investigations, the victim was walking to his motorcar after liming at a shop in Dunlow Lane, Bay Street, St. Michael. On entering the car, he was attacked by two assailants. A struggle ensued, and he was shot in his leg.

The man was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in a private motorcar.

Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or can provide any information is asked to contact the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1 800-8477, Police Emergency at 211 or Hastings/Worthing Police Station at 430-7614 or 430-7615. (BT)