Man hospitalised and two arrested after acid attack outside McDonald’s

A man has been hospitalised after an acid attack outside McDonald’s in a ‘hazmat incident’.

Police were called to the restaurant in Ashton town center, Greater Manchester, yesterday.

A man in his 30s was taken to hospital, though his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

Two men in their 40s and 50s have been arrested on suspicion of assault.

Greater Manchester Police told Manchester Evening News:

‘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.’

In October two boys were taken to hospital after acid was thrown at them during a fight in east London.

Emergency services were called to Walthamstow High Street on Wednesday afternoon to reports of two groups of boys fighting.

A liquid was thrown which was later determined to be a corrosive chemical.

Two boys were taken to hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries.

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