Police arrest man for attempted murder at West Bay construction site

Around 1:30AM, this morning, Saturday 22 February, police received a report of an attempt murder, that occurred at a construction site on Birch Tree Hill Road, West Bay

It was reported that a security guard who was on duty at the construction site was approached by a man dressed in dark clothing. The man revealed a firearm, causing the security guard to flee.

The security guard heard shots fired, and then noticed an injury to his foot.

The security guard was attended to by EMS, and transported to the hospital where he received treatment. He is in a stable condition.

Shortly after, officers had cause to stop a man on a motorbike on Finch Drive, West Bay. The man, a 22-year-old of West Bay, was arrested on Suspicion of Attempt Murder, and taken into custody.

Police are investigating the incident and request that anyone with any information contact the West Bay Police Station on 949-3999, or call 911.

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