Cop mistakenly shoots colleague while chasing alleged bandit

A police constable attached to the Anti-Crime Unit of the Brickdam Police Station was on Tuesday afternoon shot once to his upper right arm by his colleague during the pursuit of an alleged robbery suspect.
The injured Policeman has been identified as Constable France who was said to be in stable condition at the Georgetown Public Hospital. His colleague who pulled the trigger, Constable Lewis, is under close arrest and an investigation has been launched.
Based on reports received, the Police received a phone call from residents in Leopold and Breda Streets, Charlestown, Georgetown that a possible robbery suspect was sighted. As such, the Police responded and upon arriving in the area, the alleged suspect was seen riding a pedal cycle.
The Police reportedly intercepted the robbery suspect and as they questioned him, a mob of residents pulled him away. As the mob grew bigger, the Police called for backup.
As the other ranks arrived at the scene, the alleged robbery suspect managed to crawl out of the angry mob and was spotted running away from the scene.
It was at this time that Constable France went in pursuit of the man with his colleague a short distance behind.
Reports indicate that during the pursuit, Constable Lewis reportedly slipped thus resulting in two rounds being discharged from the high-powered rifle. One of the bullets, according to reports received, struck Constable France.
The injured cop was attended to while the alleged bandit made good his escape. Constable France was taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital, where he was being treated up to late Tuesday afternoon.
The Police, up to press time, could not say who was the intended robbery victim, but said investigations were continuing.