A man was shot in the kneecap with a 22 rifle and was later hospitalised while his alleged shooter was arrested and charged with causing bodily harms.

Muʻa Police were called to a home at Holonga on Tuesday night February 2 at about 8pm after reports that fights broke out between local rival youth groups.

Police said more charges will be laid.

The victim was in a stable condition in hospital.

Police investigation continues.