Police have arrested and charged a 22-year-old after a man was shot in Nukunuku.

The incident occurred after midnight last night at Hihifo rd.

A 22-year-old man from Fua’amotu was at Vaiola hospital with an injury sustained from a gunshot wound to his stomach during an altercation with the suspect, Police said.

Police also seized a .22 rifle from the suspect.

The suspect is in police custody while police investigation continues.