A man has been shot in the arm in Sydney’s west in what police suspect was a targeted attack overnight.
Police are hunting the gunman responsible for the shooting of the 29-year-old at Figtree Drive in Sydney Olympic Park.
Emergency services were called there at about 3am today and treated him for an arm wound before taking him to hospital.
A short time later, police were called to Dalley Street at the nearby suburb of Lidcombe where a car was found on fire.
Officers are investigating whether the two incidents were linked.
A crime scene has been set up which will be examined by specialist forensic police.
Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential online report.
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