A 59-year-old man is hospitalised after he was shot by a police rank during an attempted arrest at Kildonan Village, Corentyne, Berbice, on Thursday afternoon.

Police said the incident occurred around 15:00 hrs while ranks were responding to a report of alleged threatening behaviour in the community.

Investigators revealed that officers attempted to arrest the 59-year-old ten-day worker of Alness Village, who was allegedly armed with a cutlass.

According to police, the man rushed towards one of the ranks in a threatening manner, prompting the officer to discharge a round from his service firearm.

The bullet struck the man in his right knee and left foot.

The injured man was subsequently escorted to the Port Mourant Public Hospital, where he remains a patient. His condition has been listed as stable.

Police processed the scene and recovered the cutlass. Statements are being taken as investigations continue.