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A man has been shot several times in Melbourne's north.


Emergency services were called to Waterfield Road near Bell Street about 12.20am (AEST) on Monday where they found a 36-year-old Preston man with gunshot wounds to his lower body.


He was taken to the Royal Melbourne Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.


Police say anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.