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Police have been told that a man was in a car in Bromby Street and being held against his will on Wednesday just before 7.30pm.

It is understood the man managed to run from the car and into a garden area nearby when he heard a gunshot.

The man was not injured and hid in the park until he was able to raise the alarm.

Police are appealing for anyone who may have been in the vicinity of Bromby Street on Wednesday evening and may have information regarding a blue BMW sedan or black vehicle similar to a Lexus that was seen leaving the scene of the incident.

Investigating members are still looking into the circumstances just prior to the incident and a report that the victim met up with the unknown man in a car earlier in the evening in Dorcas Street, South Melbourne.

Anyone who witnessed the collision is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report to www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.