A MAN has been killed in a shooting on Newbold Street, off Market Street.

The shooting took place last night. Police initially said the victim was alive, but later reported that he had died from his injuries at the scene. 

The murder followed an earlier double shooting in the Big Pond area. 

Two men were injured in the incident. 

Both men were reported to be alive, but their condition was not known at the time of going to press.