A shooting just after midnight in Sydney’s west has prompted a police investigation.
Officers were called to Donnelly Street in Guildford after reports of a shooting at about 12.10am.
Police found a 40-year-old man who had suffered injuries to his lower body.
They were told the man was shot by an unknown person from a car.
The man was taken to hospital in a stable condition.
Later in the morning, at about 3.20am, police were called to Denison Street in nearby Carramar after reports of a car fire.
A dark blue Nissan sedan was well alight.
Fire and Rescue officers quenched the blaze. Nobody is believed to have been hurt.
Police are investigating a potential link between the incidents.
Anybody with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
