A woman was assaulted in Great Harwood when a man threw a bag at her causing an injury to her head.

At 5.15pm on Saturday, May 11, a woman in her 20s was attacked by a man on Waverledge Road.

Hyndburn Police say the perpetrator threw a bag at her and damaged her mobile phone before making off.

Police want to speak to members of the public who saw the assault and who tried to help the woman.

They believe a tractor passed by and saw what happened, and would like to speak to the driver.

A 20-year-old man from Blackburn has been arrested on suspicion of assault and criminal damage and bailed until September.

A spokesperson for Hyndburn Police said: "We are appealing for information after a woman was assaulted in Great Harwood.

"Police were called at about 5.15pm on Saturday, May 11 after the victim, a woman in her 20s, was attacked by a man on Waverledge Road.

"The offender threw a bag at the woman causing an injury to her head. He also damaged her mobile phone before making off.

"We want to speak to members of the public who saw the assault and who tried to help the woman.

"We also believe a tractor passed by and saw what happened and we would like to speak to the driver.

"We also want anyone who may have CCTV, dashcam, Ring doorbell or mobile footage to get in touch.

"Anyone who can help should call 101 quoting log 1229 of May 11th or email 1078@lancashire.police.uk

"A 20-year-old man from Blackburn has been arrested on suspicion of assault and criminal damage and bailed until September."