A man is undergoing surgery after being shot at Jesmond early this morning.
Police and emergency services were called to the Executive Villas on Newcastle Road at 1.45am to find the 27-year-old with a gunshot wound to his left thigh and left hand.
He was taken to the John Hunter Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
Detectives set up a crime scene and commenced a search of the area with the assistance of the Police Dog Unit.
A number of items were found and taken for forensic examination.
Police believe the incident was not a random attack.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
