The man, believed to be 22 years old, was shot in the chest and leg on Shephard Street. Police could not confirm this report, but said a critical incident investigation had been launched.

The injured man was taken to a Wilton parachute base and flown to Liverpool hospital by an Ambulance Service helicopter.

A spokesperson from Liverpool Hospital confirmed that the man is in a serious condition.

An acting assistant police commissioner who was initially dispatched to the Southern Highlands has now been recalled.

More to come