A man has been taken to hospital after a suspected acid attack.
The shocking incident happened on Ogden Lane in Newhey, Rochdale, just after 8.15pm last night.
Police said a man, aged in his 30s, had a substance thrown into his face.
It was believed to be acid, the force added.
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He was rushed to hospital from the scene with injuries to his face and arm.
The injuries are not believed to be life-threatening and he remains in hospital.
A police investigation is now underway with a cordon in place at the scene on the quiet lane.
A section of Ogden Lane has been taped off and Lane Bottom, near the Bulls Head pub, has also been partially cordoned off.
Pictures taken at the scene this morning show several police cars stationed in the area.
Pictures also show an environment clean-up team at the scene.
'Risk-reduction' experts appeared to have bagged up some items for examination.
In a statement, a GMP spokesperson said: "Officers were called to a report of an assault on Ogden Lane in Newhey just after 8.15pm last night (19 December 2021).
"A man in his 30s had a substance, suspected to be acid, thrown in his face.
"Emergency services attended and the man was taken to hospital where he remains with injuries to his arm and face.
"The injuries are not thought to be life-threatening and he remains in hospital.
"An investigation is on-going and a scene is currently in place whilst officers carry out multiple lines of enquiry."
Anyone with information or may have seen anything is asked to report it online or by using the LiveChat service at www.gmp.police.uk.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
