An Australian man was shot in the Philippines as he tried to defend himself from thieves.
David Toseland was buying a newspaper when two bandits tried to steal his gold necklace on October 26 in Pandacan, a district of the city of Manila, according to the Philippines' Journal Online.
When he resisted, the 63-year-old was shot four times, the news outlet said.
News Corp Australia said Mr Toseland is from the Melbourne suburb of Brunswick and has been flown to Singapore, where he remains in hospital with severe injuries.
Local media say one of the suspects was involved in another non-fatal shooting two days earlier and authorities are now preparing charges against him.
Comment has been sought from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
A Department of Foreign Affairs spokesman says it's aware of the case and Australian consular officials are assisting the man and his family.
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