'Unknown substance' thrown over man and child in Prestwich
Police say the pair were checked over by paramedics
A man and a child have been checked over by paramedics after an 'unknown substance' was thrown over them in Prestwich.
Police believe it happened following an altercation between two men outside a taxi rank on Poppythorn Lane at around lunchtime.
Officers say it's an 'isolated incident' and the substance thrown wasn't noxious.
Anyone with information is being asked to come forward.
In a statement, Greater Manchester Police said: “At around 12:50pm today (Friday 10 February 2023) officers were called to reports of an unknown substance being thrown on two pedestrians on Poppythorn Lane in Prestwich.
"Emergency services attended the scene to conduct medical assessments of the two victims and a thorough examination of the scene.
"Initial enquiries suggest an altercation occurred between two men outside a taxi rank, the suspect then got into a taxi and threw an unknown substance over the man and his child.
"This is believed to be an isolated incident and this individual does not pose a wider public threat.
"Officers are also now able to confirm the substance thrown on the victims is not noxious and the victims were medically examined at the scene as a precautionary measure.
"If you have any information regarding this incident or have any CCTV footage, please contact GMP on 101 or www.gmp.police.uk quoting log 1460 of 10/02/2023.
"Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”