Jewish day centre opposite Manchester synagogue that was attacked is cordoned off by police after 'suspicious substance found in envelope'

The building is directly opposite the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue, where a terror attack was carried out on October 2.

The day centre has been evacuated “as a precaution” and everyone who was in the building “appears safe and well”, according to a Greater Manchester Police spokesperson.

The force has also confirmed there is no wider risk to the public.

In full, the GMP statement said: “We’ve evacuated an address on Middleton Road as a precaution after a suspicious substance was found in an envelope.

“All occupants appear safe and well at this time, and we’re working with emergency services to ensure everyone’s safety.

“You will see emergency services in the area and we know the concern this may cause after the events at the nearby Heaton Park synagogue earlier this month.

“However, there is no wider risk at this time. Enquiries are ongoing.”

It is reported emergency services were called some time before 10am.

A cordon remains in place, but police expect to remove it soon.

The Nicky’s website describes it as a Jewish social club for adults of all ages and abilities.

The aforementioned terror attack resulted in the deaths of two people while three more were taken to hospital.

Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, drove a car at members of the public before setting about stabbing people outside the synagogue on October 2.

Adrian Daulby, 35, and 66-year-old Melvin Cravitz were killed.

Police later revealed Mr Daulby was hit by police gunfire as officers set about stopping the attacker.