POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was left with a broken arm after being struck with a bin during an attack.

The assault happened at 5.20pm on Thursday when the 23-year-old victim was walking down Butterstile Lane, Prestwich.

He was punched in the face and body and hit on the arm with a bin that left it broken in three places.

The attacker was a white male, 5ft 8ins, of stocky build, with short cropped strawberry blonde hair and wearing a dark blue jumper. Anyone with information should call Bury CID on 0161 856 8150 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.