NSW Police investigate suspected Guildford park shooting after victim presents to Auburn Hospital

The man presented to Auburn Hospital with a gunshot wound to his right thigh and is understood to be refusing to cooperate with police.

Auburn Hospital, where the man presented with a gunshot wound. Picture: Tim Pascoe

A shooting victim waited about 24 hours to go to hospital after being shot in a western Sydney park, police believe.

The 23-year-old presented to Auburn Hospital just before 10.30pm on Monday, telling staff he had been shot in the right thigh.

He was taken to Westmead Hospital for further treatment as detectives launched an investigation.

On Tuesday, police told The Daily Telegraph investigations had led them to believe the man was shot in a park in Guildford “sometime on Sunday night”.

It is understood he is known to police and is refusing to cooperate with their inquiries.

Sources said his injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.

“As investigations continue, anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Cumberland Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000,” NSW Police said in a statement.