Man shot in Sydney's west

A 29-year-old man is in hospital after being shot in Punchbowl.

Police attended an address in Telopea Street after reports a man had been shot but were unable to locate the victim at the scene.

A short time later, police learned a man who is known to police had presented himself to Bankstown Hospital with gunshot wounds to his legs and buttocks.

He has been transferred to another hospital and is expected to undergo surgery.