A MAN was left with head and face injuries after an assault in Farnworth on Friday night.

Police were called to Anchor Lane at around 8.50pm after reports were made that a man has been attacked.

The 41-year-old victim suffered head and face injuries and was given treatment by paramedics, Greater Manchester Police said.

A 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of assault and has been released on bail.

A GMP spokesman said: "Police were called to Anchor Lane, Farnworth, at about 8.50pm on Friday, April 9 to reports a male was being attacked.

"The North West Ambulance Service also attended and the man sustained injuries to his head and face.

A 17-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of assault and released on bail.

"Enquiries are ongoing."

If you have any information contact police on 101 or call the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.