Bar patron shot

A MAN was shot during a robbery at a bar in Princes Town on Friday night. Two men walked into Esther’s Pub at Lothians Road, Princes Town around 8 pm brandishing hand-guns and announced a hold-up. According to reports from the Princes Town Police Station, the men pointed guns at five patrons who were sitting at the bar and proceeded to rob them of cash and jewelry amounting to $1,100. The report stated that as the men ran out the pub, one of them fired a shot. The bullet struck Michael Latroy, 54, in the left upper leg. He was rushed to the San Fernando General Hospital where he was treated and warded. Sgt Persad is investigating.