A 25-year-old businessman of Century Palm Gardens, D’Urban Backlands, Georgetown, was, on Monday, on Regent street, robbed of an undisclosed amount of cash by two bandits.

Reports indicate that the victim was riding motor cycle CB 80, on the northern side of Regent Street, proceeding east, when he saw a pillion rider, on another motorcycle, which was parked on the northern side of the aforementioned street, dismount.

The pillion rider then proceeded to walk in front of his motorcycle causing him to stop. The bandit then whipped out a handgun and demanded that the businessman handed over the bag which he had across his right shoulder.

When the businessman refused, he was struck to his mouth with the gun. A scuffle subsequently ensued between the men and the bandit discharged a round which hit the victim on his lower abdomen.

The bandit then escaped on the said motorcycle driven by the other suspect. The businessman then ‘flagged down’ a taxi and proceeded to a private hospital where he was admitted.

Reports indicate that he is in a stable condition. The robbery was reported to the Brickdam Police Station. An investigation has begun. When contacted, police confirmed the robbery and noted that no one had been arrested.