The bodyguard of Junior Social protection Minister, Keith Scott was on Monday shot and injured by two men at Market Street, East Ruimveldt, Georgetown.

Injured is Michael Williams. Police said about 06:30h two the bandits on a motorcycle pounced on the bodyguard and demanded his jewellery. The 62-year-old victim who is a member of the Rural Constabulary and was armed with a Force-issued handgun refused to comply and was shot twice by the pillion rider in the lower region of his body with a handgun.

The suspects however were forced to flee the scene empty-handed after the victim drew his service weapon and discharged a round in their direction. The victim is reportedly in a stable condition at a medical institution. No arrest has been made at this time.