Cutlass-wielding man shot in Malabar

Shane Superville

A 37-year-old Malabar man is in stable condition after he was shot during a confrontation on Tuesday night.

Police said the man got into an argument with a relative and a neighbour on the corner of Kellewan Avenue and Train Line Road, at around 9.30 pm, when he charged one of the persons with a cutlass.

One of the men who was armed with a shotgun fired a shot, hitting the attacker in his left leg.

The wounded man was taken to the hospital, where he remained up to Wednesday morning.

Malabar police are continuing enquiries.