Police are investigating after a man was shot outside a cafe at a shopping strip in south-west Melbourne last night.

Emergency services were called to a small shopping precinct on Borrack Square in Altona North last night about 11.30pm.

A 49-year-old man, who was shot outside Cafe Squared, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Those involved fled the scene in a car.

Hours later, about 2.50am, the offenders torched the car and left it burning at the intersection of McArthurs and Chambers roads - around 800 metres from where the shooting took place.

A crime scene has been established and the investigation into the circumstances of the incident is ongoing, Victoria Police said.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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