Police have launched an investigation this evening after a women was seriously assaulted at Exchange key Metrolink station in Salford. Specialist officers from Greater Manchester Police's Transport Unit responded to reports of a female having been knocked unconscious and left lying on the tram tracks. Police say that officers have conducted an extensive area search and CCTV enquiries resulting in a male being arrested not far from the location. The male is currently in Police custody awaiting interview. If anyone witnessed this assault and has any information or mobile phone footage please contact 101 and quote Log 2682-27-12-23. GMP transport unit officers work tirelessly across Greater Manchester Transport network targeting those involved in criminality and working hard to keep you safe.