Police are trying to ascertain the identity of a man, who was shot in the abdomen this morning in the D’urban Backlands area.

The unidentified man is currently undergoing a surgical operation at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC). Commander of ‘A’ Division Clifton Hicken said the man is under sedation and as soon as he can talk they will interview him to find out what happened.

He is suspected to be the victim of a robbery/carjacking. A full story will follow as information becomes available.