Who was the Manchester Jewish house of worship assailant?

Details continue to emerge about the background of Jihad Al-Shamie, known to be a thirty-five-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent.

The individual reportedly came to the UK as a young child and was granted British citizenship in 2006, at approximately the age of 16.

He resided in the Manchester area of Prestwich, and his family recently released a statement saying: "We fully dissociate ourselves from this incident and convey our profound dismay and sorrow over what has happened.

"Our sympathies and prayers are with the victims and their families, and we pray for their strength and solace."

Residents in Prestwich described Al-Shamie as a fitness devotee who infrequently interacted with his those living nearby.

It was mentioned he would sometimes dress in casual attire and at other moments in "traditional" Syrian garments.

What has his relatives say?

Speaking for the Al-Shamie household both domestically and internationally, Faraj Al-Shamie commented: "Reports from Manchester regarding the terrorist attack aimed at a Jewish synagogue has been a profound shock to us.

"The Al-Shamie family in the UK and abroad vehemently denounces this atrocious deed, which affected peaceful, innocent civilians.

"We entirely separate ourselves from this assault and express our intense astonishment and sorrow over what has happened. Our condolences and sentiments are with the victims and their kin, and we pray for their resilience and comfort.

"We kindly request that all press organizations respect the family's privacy during this very difficult time and abstain from using this tragic event in any manner that does not represent the truth.

"May God shows compassion on the blameless individuals, and we pray for the quick healing of the injured."

What did local residents observing?

Geoff Haliwell resides close to a house in Langley Crescent, Prestwich, that is believed to be the Al-Shamie home of the family. It was raided by police officers on Thursday.

Mr Haliwell, 72, explained the property used to be on his cleaning route and he was acquainted with the wider family "somewhat", saying they were "really nice people".

"I was astonished, I felt stunned," he said, adding that he believed the Al-Shamies relocated to the area approximately 15 years ago.

He said the parent had resided there for several years but then departed from the home, subsequently visiting in a vehicle with license plates from France.

He said Jihad Al-Shamie would sometimes be seen in modern clothing and on other occasions traditional Syrian dress. He also noted Al-Shamie would utilize public seats to work out.

He continued: "I encountered him at least once or twice a weekly, we just exchanged 'greetings'.

"I was unaware of his name.

"He seemed like a straightforward, regular young man, nothing would stand out to make you suspect he was different."

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A different resident remembered a infant also living at the location but could not remember noticing a woman living there.

She commented: "We often observed him outside in the yard working out, doing weights, press ups.

"He frequently altered his outfits.

"On one occasion he would be wearing the full gown, to the floor and the following day jeans and pyjama bottoms."

Another resident informed the a newspaper: "I identified him from the images of the suspect. I noticed his small vehicle, the Kia, because he'd consistently park it badly near our home.

"I observed him strolling in his sleepwear and casual footwear, holding a shopping bag.

"He was quite bulked-up and used to keep his fitness equipment in his car port. I'd see them there."

"He did not appear to talk to anyone around here," they concluded.

Was he previously identified by authorities?

The individual's identity has not appeared in initial searches of police and security service databases, and he is not thought to have been subject to ongoing scrutiny.

Additional inquiries are in progress to determine if he appears anywhere files of previous probes.

There are reports Al-Shamie was previously employed as a instructor educating in English and coding, and his parent is a medical doctor.

The interior minister Shabana Mahmood said she was "taken aback" by the attacker's name.

Speaking on a radio station, Ms Mahmood was asked about the attacker's name, Jihad Al-Shamie, which host Nick Ferrari translated as "conflict related to Syria".

She said: "It was unexpected to discover that name myself.

"Actually, as a follower of Islam, I've never heard someone being named Jihad, but it is the name that he was born with - that has consistently remained his identity."