A shooting attempt targeting a bakery owner near the Dahanayake Stadium on Kadawatha Road, Dehiwala, was foiled after the victim overpowered the gunman and seized his firearm, police said.

The incident occurred around 8.10 p.m. today (04), when an individual wearing a face covering arrived at the location on a motorcycle and attempted to shoot the bakery owner.However, the firearm failed to discharge, following which a struggle ensued between the two men. During the confrontation, the bakery owner managed to snatch the firearm from the suspect.The suspect fled the scene afterwards, while the bakery owner sustained minor injuries during the struggle, police said.

Investigations have been launched to identify and arrest the suspect, police added.