Henrietta businessman shot by bandit

At about 2300h last night, the police say that businessman Mark Warner, 47 years, of Henrietta Village, Essequibo Coast, was in his shop when he was held at gunpoint by three men, one of whom was armed with a firearm.

The police say that the perpetrators took away $150,000 during which Warner was assaulted and shot to his left foot. He has been admitted to the Suddie Hospital.

Investigations are in progress.