A Jewish social club opposite the Manchester synagogue which was subjected to a car and knife attack has been evacuated amid fears surrounding a substance found in an envelope, police have said.
The Nicky day centre on Middleton Road in Crumpsall was evacuated due to concerns over what was described as a “suspicious substance”.
Greater Manchester Police said they evacuated the centre as a precaution.
The force later said: “Following investigation we can now confirm the substance found is non-suspicious and has no threat to the wider community.”
“We appreciate your patience and the co-operation from the community,” it added.
Earlier, the force said it was aware of “the concern this may cause after the events at the nearby Heaton Park synagogue earlier this month”.
The Nicky’s website describes it as a Jewish social club for adults of all ages and abilities.
Two people died and three others were taken to hospital after Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, drove a car at members of the public before stabbing people outside the synagogue on 2 October.
Adrian Daulby, 53, and 66-year-old Melvin Cravitz were killed, with police later revealing Mr Daulby was hit by police gunfire as officers tried to stop the attacker.