Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has released an e-fit this week as part of an investigation into an acid attack incident in Oldham.
Following an appeal for CCTV footage to assist with the ongoing investigation last month, detectives have now released an e-fit of a man they want to speak to following an attack with a corrosive substance in Oldham.
The incident being investigated saw officers called called by the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) to a report of a man who was injured with a substance suspected of being acid at an address on Burlington Avenue in Oldham shortly before 10:40pm on Wednesday 11 May.
The 39-year-old victim is said to have answered his front door when liquid was thrown at him out of a bottle by a man who proceeded to run away from the scene towards Manley Road, according to GMP.
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The e-fit has been released as part on an ongoing investigation into an acid attack incident in Oldham / Credit: Greater Manchester Police
The attacker was believed to have arrived at the address with another male.
The victim was treated at the scene by specialist emergency service personnel, before being taken to hospital for treatment to serious facial burns – but he has since been discharged from hospital, GMP confirmed.
He has suffered burns to his face, shoulder, and chest.
#APPEAL Do you recognise these men? We want to speak to them after a man was hospitalised following an attack with a corrosive substance on Burlington Avenue in #Oldham last night shortly before 10.40pm. Did you see anything? More here: https://t.co/YTcGv3lfaGpic.twitter.com/G1daqDatgX
— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) May 12, 2022
GMP has confirmed that enquiries into the incident have been continuing at pace by detectives in Oldham CID, and they are now in a position to appeal to those who may recognise the male in the e-fit to come forward and provide any information that may be of assistance to the investigation.
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Investigators are keeping an “open mind” and no arrests have been made at this stage.
But GMP says officers do believe that the man was deliberately targeted, and that the victim is known to the suspect.
Anyone believes they may recognise the man in the e-fit or anyone who has any other information is asked to report it online or via the LiveChat facility at www.gmp.police.uk, or by calling 101 quoting incident 3391 of 11/05/2022, and anyone who has any images or video footage is asked to upload here.
Details can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Seven Manchester green spaces have been named some of the best in the UK
Emily Sergeant
A handful of green spaces in Manchester have once again been handed coveted awards and named among the best in the UK.
It may be on your radar that for several years running now, parks and cemeteries in Greater Manchester have deservingly been recipients of the prestigious Green Flag Award – which is an internationally-recognised honour given annually to the parks and cemeteries that have ‘attained a high standard of green space’.
And 2026 seems to be absolutely no different, with the region coming out on top once again.
Green Flag Awards are granted by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy each year to recognise accessible green spaces that set ‘an international benchmark for management’.
Seven Manchester green spaces have been named some of the best in the UK / Credit: Donald Judge (via Flickr) | Wikimedia Commons
Every site recognised through the scheme is assessed by experienced judges who judge the parks using eight criteria.
The criteria includes environmental management, biodiversity, landscape and heritage, community involvement, marketing and communication, and management to make sure it’s a safe and secure place for visitors of all ages.
2026 has been one of Manchester’s most successful years, as Manchester City Council has revealed this week that Blackley, Gorton, Philips Park, Manchester General, and the Southern cemeteries have all been given the Green Flag Award, as well as both Alexandra Park and Heaton Park retaining the important title too.
The awards shed light on the range of groups, volunteers, and staff who devote themselves year-round to the maintenance and upkeep of these areas.
“Come rain or shine our colleagues are out in our parks and cemeteries every day of the year, putting their time and effort into making them the internationally recognised locations they are,” commented Councillor Basat Sheikh, who is the Executive Member for Neighbourhoods at Manchester City Council.
“I’m deeply proud of their efforts and I want to dedicate the seven Green Flags we have been awarded to them.
“It’s no overstatement to say none of this would be possible without them.”
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Government announces social media curfew for 16 and 17-year-olds in the UK
Emily Sergeant
Default overnight curfews are set to be switched on for 16 and 17-year-olds on social media apps.
As the Government looks to take further action to back parents and ‘protect the next generation’ online, following the confirmation of the social media ban for under 16s earlier this year, it has now been announced that curfews will be introduced for 16 and 17-year-olds, as well as a crackdown on so-called ‘addictive features’.
This includes features that can keep users scrolling for longer – such as videos that automatically play one after another, and feeds that continually serve up personalised content.
Late-night curfews are set to run from midnight to 6am.
Late-night scrolling. Endless autoplay. Algorithms designed to keep you hooked.
We're changing that for 16 and 17-year-olds.
New protections will mean overnight social media curfews and addictive features will be switched off by default, helping young people get better sleep,… pic.twitter.com/ykWa9gjNRT
— Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (@SciTechgovuk) July 15, 2026
The new protections are said to be aiming to ‘strike a balance’ between giving older teens greater safeguards online, while still allowing them to change their own settings if they wish.
“These measures will help ensure there is no cliff edge in protections as young people move into their later teenage years,” the Government said in its announcement.
Today’s measures follow a first-of-its-kind Government pilot involving more than 300 teenagers and parents across the UK, with families reporting that overnight curfews quickly became part of their routine and helped improve sleep and concentration.
The Government has announced social media curfews for 16 and 17-year-olds / Credit: Julian Christ (via Unsplash)
“These measures will be crucial in helping young people get the sleep they need, focus on school and college, and spend more quality time with family and friends, all of which are fundamental to building a happy, healthy and fulfilling adult life,” explained Technology Secretary, Liz Kendall.
“We want young people to enjoy the benefits of technology while having the tools to make the online world a place where they can thrive.”
Alongside these protections, the Government says it will publish new guidance for children, parents, and guardians on how to use AI ‘safely and confidently’.
Media literacy skills will also be bolstered in schools to teach children how to navigate new types of technology.
Emily Sergeant -
10th June 2022 
