St James man shot in ambush

A St James man is now warded at hospital after he was confronted and shot by a group of men on his way home.

Police said Renrick Thomas, also known as "Monkey," was driving along the Dibe Road, St James on Friday night when a group of men blocked the path of his car and began shooting at him.

Thomas was shot to the left knee and was able to drive away.

He was taken to the St James Medical Complex where he underwent emergency surgery and remains warded.

St James police are investigating.