SANDWICH chain Subway is to open two Halal-only stores in Manchester.

The shops in Cheetham Hill and Levenshulme, expected to open next month, will serve exclusively Halal meat in line with Muslim dietary rules.

Subway already has a successful Halal store in Walthamstow, London, and the company is planning to open seven in Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire in the next few months.

The Halal meat will be certified by the Islamic Foundation which ensures that all animals are slaughtered according to strict Muslim methods.

This involves cutting the animal’s throat with a sharp knife after praying to Allah.

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