An investigation is underway following the shooting of a man in the state’s Hunter region overnight.

Emergency services were called to a home on Guyang Street at Corlette just after 10.30pm (Saturday 2 April 2016), where they found a man with gunshot wounds to both thighs.

The 31-year-old was taken to John Hunter Hospital where he is receiving treatment for suspected broken femurs.

Detectives from Port Stephens Local Area Command established a crime scene at the home which was examined by specialist forensic officers.

Investigators are appealing for anyone with information about the incident to come forward.

The injured man is not assisting police with inquiries.