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

Al-Shamie apparently came to the UK as a young child and was granted UK nationality in 2006, at approximately the age of 16.

He lived in Prestwich, Manchester, and his family today issued a declaration stating: "We completely dissociate ourselves from this incident and convey our profound dismay and sorrow over what has happened.

"Our sympathies and prayers are with the those affected and their loved ones, and we pray for their strength and comfort."

Residents in Prestwich described Al-Shamie as a fitness devotee who rarely engaged with his neighbors.

They said he would occasionally appear in western clothes and other times in "traditional" Syrian garments.

What has his relatives state?

Speaking for the Al-Shamie family both domestically and internationally, Faraj Al-Shamie said: "The news from Manchester concerning the violent act aimed at a place of Jewish worship has been a deeply disturbing event to us.

"Our family in the UK and abroad strongly condemns this atrocious deed, which affected peaceful, innocent civilians.

"We fully distance ourselves from this attack and communicate our deep shock and sorrow over what has happened. Our hearts and sentiments are with the injured and their kin, and we pray for their resilience and peace.

"We kindly request that all media outlets respect the privacy of the family during this extremely challenging time and abstain from using this sad occurrence in any context that does not represent the truth.

"May God shows compassion on the innocent victims, and we pray for the quick healing of the wounded."

What were neighbors observing?

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

Mr Haliwell, 72, said the dwelling was previously on his cleaning route and he knew the wider family "a little", noting they were "really nice people".

"I was astonished, I was shocked," he remarked, adding that he thought the Al-Shamies moved to the area about 15 years ago.

He indicated the parent had lived there for several years but then departed from the residence, subsequently returning in a car with license plates from France.

He observed Jihad Al-Shamie would at times wear western clothes and other times conventional Syrian dress. He also said Al-Shamie would utilize benches to exercise.

He added: "I would see him at least once or twice a week, we just exchanged 'greetings'.

"I didn't even know his identity.

"He was just a ordinary, regular young man, no indication would stand out to make you suspect he was different."

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A different resident remembered a baby also residing at the address but could not recall noticing a female staying there.

She said: "We used to see him outside in the yard working out, doing weights, push-ups.

"He used to change his outfits.

"On one occasion he would be dressed in the full gown, to the floor and the following day jeans and sleepwear."

One more local informed the a newspaper: "I identified him from the pictures of the attacker. I recognised his small vehicle, the Kia, because he'd always park it incorrectly near our home.

"I'd see him walking around in his pyjamas and slip-on sandals, carrying a bag from stores.

"He appeared bulked-up and often stored his fitness equipment in his car port. I'd see them there."

"He never seemed to speak to anyone in this vicinity," they added.

Had he been known to authorities?

Al-Shamie's name has not appeared in preliminary checks of police and intelligence agency counter-terrorism records, 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.

It has been mentioned Al-Shamie used to work as a instructor teaching English and coding, and his father is a surgeon.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said she was "surprised" by the attacker's name.

Commenting on a radio station, Ms Mahmood was questioned about the individual's name, Jihad Al-Shamie, which presenter Nick Ferrari interpreted as "struggle of the Syrian".

She responded: "It was unexpected to discover that designation myself.

"Actually, as a Muslim, I have not encountered someone being called Jihad, but it is the name that he was born with - that has always been his name."