A MAN was hit by a car last night, Sunday.

Police were sent to the junction of the East Lancashire Road and Newton Road at around 8.20pm after a pedestrian in his 40s was struck by a car.

The driver remained at the scene with officers, while the pedestrian was taken to Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan for treatment.

If you have any information about the incident, contact Greater Manchester Police on 101 quoting reference number 2,002 of June 24.