The Police High Command is reporting that the Jamaica Constabulary Force is being threatened in the aftermath of Monday's clash with members of the security forces and thugs in west Kingston.

The clashes which took place on the border of Hannah Town and Denham Town had left three civilians dead and three policemen shot and injured.

Yesterday, in an update on the incident, the police said that a number of police stations in Kingston, St Andrew and St Catherine have since been contacted by anonymous callers who issued violent and deadly threats.

The Police High Command says the threats will not be taken lightly.

raging gun battle

On Monday, gunshots rang out as the police reportedly went on an operation in search of two alleged gunmen.

The men, who were said to be locked inside a house, reportedly opened fire at the police. The fire was reportedly returned and three men were fatally shot.

After that incident, a raging gun battle ensued which lasted for almost three hours.

One of the dead men has since been identified as Marvin Kelly also called 'Top Man'.

Investigators say Kelly was a reputed member of the Colombia gang which operates in Olympic Gardens and was also featured on the most wanted list for the St Andrew South Police Division.

They say he was also wanted for several murders including the recent murder of a two-year-old boy on White Wing Walk during an arson attack.

A Glock pistol and a ballistic vest was seized during the incident.