An operation in Spanish Town, St Catherine, almost turned deadly for a policeman who was shot and injured by a colleague.

Reports reaching THE WEEKEND STAR are that the incident occurred after the police were dispatched on operation in the St Catherine North Division. THE WEEKEND STAR was informed that the injured policeman was part of a group taking part in the operation.

It is said that one of his colleagues' service pistol accidental went off while they were in the vehicle.

The shot caught the policeman in his back. He was taken to the hospital where he was admitted.

Investigators have since launched a probe into the incident over possible criminal negligence.

- Rasbert Turner