Acid attack: Man rushed to hospital after assault in Greater Manchester

A man in his 30s has been taken to hospital after he had a substance - believed to be acid - thrown in his face.

The police said the man was rushed to hospital after an attack happened in a village near Rochdale, Greater Manchester, after 8.15pm on 19 December 2021.

Reportedly the man, in his 30s, had injuries to his face and arm which are not life-threatening.

In a statement, a Greater Manchester Police 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 ongoing and a scene is currently in place whilst officers carry out multiple lines of enquiry."

Police have partially cordoned off an area and an environmental clean-up team have been sent to the scene.