Police investigation after man sprayed with unknown substance in KFC Burnley

Emergency services were called to KFC in Colne Road, Burnley, on Friday at 4pm after a man pulled a canister from a bag and sprayed another man who he had been arguing with.

The offender and victim left the scene but a number of people in the area suffered symptoms including difficulty breathing and were either assessed at the scene by ambulance staff or were taken to hospital.

No-one appears to have suffered any lasting effects. The exact nature of the substance is not known at this time.

Part of Colne Road was closed for a time while emergency services dealt with the scene.

An investigation into the incident has been launched and enquiries are ongoing.

Anyone with information should contact 101 quoting log 0903 of July 7.