A MAN was arrested after an attack in a Bolton fast food takeaway.

Police say a 25-year-old employee of Allen's Fried Chicken, Chorley Old Road, was injured just after midnight when a man entered the shop and vaulted the counter.

The victim was taken to the Royal Bolton Hospital where he was treated for head and facial injuries.

Police confirmed they are also investigating allegations that a blank firearm was discharged twice during the incident.

No firearm has been recovered.

A 21-year-old local man has been detained in connection with the incident.