A YOUTH was taken to hospital after being slashed across the face with a knife during a fight outside Waterfoot post office last night.

Police say he sustained a deep wound around the ear and was taken by ambulance to Bury General Hospital where he was detained overnight but later released.

The incident occurred around 5.30pm and involved a street fight between two youths, say police.

The second man was arrested and remains in custody while inquiries take place.

A police spokesman said they were awaiting a statement from the wounded man today.

Officers were today carrying out a search of the area to trace the weapon involved.