BY IAN CROUCH

Lake Macquarie Police are appealing for information after a man was shot at Edgeworth.

Officers were called to reports of a gun being fired in Renfrew Street at about 5.00pm on Thurdsay.

A short time later, a 30-year-old man sought treatment for a gunshot wound to his right lower thigh at John Hunter Hospital.

Police say the victim is not cooperating with their inquiries and believe the shooting was a targeted attack.

Anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in Renfrew Street is urged to contact Belmont Police or Crime Stoppers.