A WOMAN, aged 26, is fighting for life after she was hit over the head with a hammer.

She is in a critical but stable condition in the intensive care unit at the Royal Bolton Hospital.

Police were called to a house in Halliwell early yesterday after receiving reports about a domestic incident.

A man, aged 36, was arrested and will be interviewed by detectives today.

Police say that they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.