A man has been arrested after a liquid was thrown at a man and a woman in Ashton-under-Lyne. Police and the fire service were called to Timperley Road at around 8am on Saturday following reports of a disturbance.
Incident details
The liquid, believed to possibly be chilli oil or lemon juice, was thrown towards the victims' faces, according to the Manchester Evening News. There were no reports of any injuries or anyone needing treatment.
The road was sealed off as a precaution but was quickly reopened after the scene was assessed.
Arrest and custody
The man was arrested on suspicion of affray and remained in police custody on Saturday afternoon, a Greater Manchester Police spokesperson confirmed. No age for him has been given.
GMP crime scene investigators were pictured at the scene before leaving. In a statement, GMP said: "We were called to reports of a disturbance at around 8am this morning (17/10/2226) on Timperley Road, Ashton-under-Lyne. Officers attended and a man was arrested on suspicion of affray."
Fire service response
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said firefighters attended the scene in support of police but soon left. No further details have been provided.
