Police investigate after shots fired, car set alight in Sydney's far west

An active police investigation has been launched following shots fired at a residence in St Clair, located in Greater Western Sydney, during the early hours today.

Authorities responded to the scene on Menzies Circuit around 12:45 a.m.

At the time of the incident, an individual was present inside the home; however, they emerged unscathed, according to statements from NSW Police.

Victoria Police pulled over the man who was allegedly doing almost double the speed limit.
NSW Police are investigating after shots were fired at a home in St Clair and a car was set alight nearby. (iStock)

Shortly after, emergency services were alerted to a vehicle engulfed in flames on Freeman Street in Colyton, roughly 3.5 kilometers away.

Detectives are considering both events as potentially connected.

Police, along with firefighters, successfully extinguished the car fire.

A crime scene was established, and the car was seized for forensic examination.

Police are appealing for anyone with information, CCTV, dashcam or mobile phone footage about the incidents to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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