Acid attack outside McDonald's in busy town centre sparks major emergency response

Police have arrested two men and locked down the scene of a reported acid attack outside a McDonald's in Greater Manchester . The incident is understood to have taken place outside the fast food restaurant in Ashton town centre at around 4pm today, Friday May 8. Greater Manchester Police said 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, the Manchester Evening News reports . “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.