A new police task force has been established to address an increase in gang violence in Sydney after two were shot dead in broad daylight in the city's west.

Taskforce Falcon will be led by the State Crime Command and will investigate shootings, arson attacks and kidnappings as far back as late 2024.

Australian correspondent Murray Olds says there's been a notable increase in violence in Sydney over the last few months - and something need to be done.

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