Police have sealed off the area
Police have sealed off an area by a town McDonald’s following reports of an acid attack. Two people have been arrested while a man is in hospital. after emergency services raced to the scene in Tameside.
A police scene is in place in Ashton town centre following the reported attack, which is reported to have taken place outside the fast food restaurant on Warrington Street at around 4pm today, Friday May 8.
A police cordon remains in place with the road closed off from Bow Street and emergency services on the scene.
Greater Manchester Police told the Manchester Evening News that two men have been arrested on suspicion of assault after they were rushed to a ‘hazmat incident’. The M.E.N understands it the alleged assault involves the use of a corrosive substance.
The force says a man in his 30s has been taken to hospital.
“Emergency services were called to a business premises on Warrington Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne at around 4pm following reports of a hazmat incident.
“One man aged in his 30s has been taken to hospital where he is currently being treated for his injuries, which are thankfully not deemed life threatening or life changing.
“Two men, aged in their 40s and 50s, have been arrested on suspicion of assault and remain in custody.
“A scene remains in place, and there is not believed to be any risk to the wider public.”
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue confirmed that two fire crews also attended the incident.
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