Man attends hospital with gunshot wound, NSW

Police are appealing for information after a man presented at hospital with a gunshot wound yesterday, NSW Police say.

About 4.45pm yesterday, a 22-year-old man presented at Maitland Hospital with a single gunshot wound to his left hand.

Police from Central Hunter Local Area Command were alerted and commenced inquiries.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are unknown and police are urging any witnesses who have not yet spoken to police to come forward.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

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