A 35-YEAR-OLD woman was hit about her head and face with a bottle in Bolton town centre last night.

She was taken to the Royal Bolton Hospital with cuts and bruises after the incident in Newport Street at 1.10am. The woman has not been named but is from Bolton.

The scene was cordoned early today as officers searched for clues. It is believed the woman managed to walk to nearby Bradshawgate where she dialled 999. Police say she is in a comfortable condition in hospital.