A SUMMER safety event set to take place in Maldon has been postponed following the Manchester terror attack.

Essex Police was due to hold the Stay Safe for Summer event at Promenade Park on June 7.

A similar event in Southend was due to take place next Thursday.

But today it was announced both had been postponed.

The announcement, via Essex community messaging, said: “Due to the recent events in Manchester and the current raised threat level there has been a postponement of the following events that have been previously circulated on ECM.

“These two events have not been cancelled due to any potential threats but are due to the ongoing impact for agencies around the contingencies of the raised threat level.

“As a result some agencies and emergency services may not be able to support to this event and the decision has therefore been made to postpone them to a later date.

“Once the new date has been arranged we will ensure it is circulated to you all through ECM and our relevant media and communication channels.

“Can I take this opportunity to remind you if you are attending any events over the next few day’s then you may wish to check the events are still taking place or to take any note of security advice about travelling to your venue.”