A man has been taken to hospital after a suspected acid attack in Rochdale.
The incident took place in Newhey, Rochdale, just after 8.15pm last night.
Greater Manchester Police said a man, aged in his 30s, had a substance thrown into his face, which officers believed to be acid.
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, the Manchester Evening News reports.
Pictures taken at the scene this morning show several police cars stationed in the area and a clean-up team at the scene.
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.
"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."
Acid attacks and chemical burns can be extremely damaging, according to the NHS, who say people should call 999 immediately.
There advice states
- try to carefully remove the chemical and any contaminated clothing
- rinse the affected area using as much clean water as possible
- try to remove the chemical and contaminated clothing from contact with the skin and eyes, but be very careful not to touch or spread the chemical
- use gloves or other protective materials to cover hands and, if possible, carefully cut away clothing such as T-shirts, rather than pulling them off over the head
- do not wipe the skin as this may spread contamination
- if the chemical is dry, brush it off the skin
- rinse the affected area continuously with clean water as soon as possible
- try to make sure the water can run off the affected area without pooling on the skin
- only use water – do not rub or wipe the area
The NHS website adds: "Stay on the phone until the ambulance arrives and follow any other advice given by the 999 call handler to avoid further injury."
