NSW police probe shooting

Police have established a crime scene following a shooting at Beverly Hills, NSW Police say.

Emergency services were called to Hampden Street about 11.15am today (Thursday 30 August 2018), where they found a man with a gunshot wound to his thigh.

The man, believed to be aged in his 30s, has been taken to St George Hospital for treatment.

Officers from St George Police Area Command have established a crime scene and commenced inquiries.

Hampden Road is closed and members of the public are urged to avoid the area.

No further information is available at this time.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

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