Man shot and robbed

One man was shot and robbed on Saturday night at Parish Land, Christ Church.

The man was reportedly sitting outside under a streetlight at around 9:35 p.m. when he was approached by a masked man armed with a firearm.

The assailant demanded that he hand over the jewelry he was wearing and shot him before escaping with it. The victim was taken for urgent medical attention in a private motorcar.

The police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or have any information that may assist us to please contact the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1800-8477, Police Emergency at 211 or District B Police Station at 437-4311 or 437-4396. (BT)