A woman was left with facial injuries after a bottle attack on Thornton Heath High street in the early hours of this morning.

Police cordoned off a section of the High Street while forensics and detectives investigated the scene of the attack.

Tape stopped pedestrian access between Mirch Masala and Boots Opticians with a pool of blood outside the Admiral Casino Slots.

Eyewitnesses reported seeing a trail of blood.

Police said they were called at  12.10am on Saturday, to the High Street to reports of a woman being attacked.

Officers attended but there was no trace of any victims or suspects. The incident happened within the direct line of sight of the CCTV (as our picture shows).

A Scotland Yard spokesman said: “We were notified that the woman had attended a south London hospital for treatment to facial injuries. It is believed she had been struck with a bottle.

“There have been no arrests at this time; enquiries are ongoing.”

If you have any information about the incident ring 101 and quote CAD 74 of 9 Oct.