POLICE are hunting a thug who hit a 21-year-old woman in the face with a hammer aboard a Metrolink tram.

The Asian victim of the unprovoked attack was approached by the man on the Bury-bound tram as it passed through Prestwich.

The woman, who lives in Whitefield, got off the tram at Prestwich. She was later treated for facial bruising at North Manchester General Hospital.

Police said the thug, who stayed on the tram, had short blond hair and was wearing an orange jacket.

Anyone with information about the attack, at 6.30pm on Friday (Sept 21) , is asked to contact Whitefield CID on 856 8240.