One man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a shooting in Weston Thursday evening.

According to Toronto police, the incident occurred near Weston Road and Lawrence Avenue West shortly before 6:30 p.m.

Toronto Paramedics Services said the victim sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries as a result and has been transported to a local hospital.

Weston Road is closed between Bellevue Crescent and Lawrence Avenue in both directions as police investigate.

Though police did not provide information on a potential suspect, they said there is currently no threat to public safety.