| A British man has been wounded in a shooting in the Omani capital, the embassy here said yesterday, adding that it was still unclear if the attack was politically motivated. "He is in hospital and the Royal Oman Police is investigating," a spokesman told reporters, adding that the shooting happened on Sunday afternoon in the city's Al-Khauwair neighborhood. "We would not wish to speculate on the motive at this stage." However, both the British and US embassies in Muscat informed nationals of the shooting as a precautionary measure. In London, the Foreign Office said the victim was shot in the neck and seriously injured in the attack, adding that the man's wife and children have been informed of the incident. An acquaintance said the victim works at Muscat Private Hospital. |