Information continue to emerge about the background of Jihad Al-Shamie, known to be a thirty-five-year-old UK national of Syrian origin.
The individual reportedly entered the UK as a young child and received British citizenship in 2006, at approximately the age of 16.
He resided in Prestwich, Manchester, and his family recently issued a statement stating: "We completely dissociate ourselves from this attack and convey our profound dismay and sorrow over what has happened.
"Our hearts and thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones, and we hope for their fortitude and solace."
Residents in Prestwich described Al-Shamie as a weightlifting enthusiast who rarely interacted with his neighbors.
It was mentioned he would sometimes dress in western clothes and other times in "cultural" Syrian dress.
What has his family say?
On behalf the Al-Shamie household in the UK and abroad, Faraj Al-Shamie commented: "Reports from Manchester regarding the terrorist attack aimed at a place of Jewish worship has been a profound shock to us.
"The Al-Shamie family in the UK and abroad strongly condemns this atrocious deed, which targeted peaceful, innocent civilians.
"We entirely distance ourselves from this attack and communicate our intense astonishment and sadness over what has transpired. Our hearts and sentiments are with the victims and their kin, and we pray for their resilience and peace.
"We kindly request that all media outlets honor the privacy of the family during this extremely challenging time and abstain from employing this tragic event in any manner that does not represent the facts.
"We hope God shows compassion on the blameless individuals, and we pray for the quick healing of the wounded."
What did neighbors observing?
Geoff Haliwell resides near a residence 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, explained the property was previously on his cleaning route and he was acquainted with the extended family "somewhat", noting they were "really nice people".
"I was astonished, I was shocked," he said, adding that he thought the Al-Shamies moved to the street about 15 years ago.
He said the parent had lived there for five or six years but then departed from the home, subsequently visiting in a car with license plates from France.
He said Jihad Al-Shamie would sometimes wear western clothes and other times conventional Syrian dress. He also said Al-Shamie would utilize benches to work out.
He continued: "I encountered him at least once or twice a weekly, we just said 'greetings'.
"I didn't even know his name.
"He was just a straightforward, ordinary lad, nothing would be noticeable to make you suspect he was different."
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A different resident recalled a baby also living at the address but could not recall noticing a woman staying there.
She said: "We often observed him out in the garden exercising, lifting weights, push-ups.
"He used to change his outfits.
"On one occasion he would be wearing the full gown, to the floor and the next jeans and sleepwear."
Another resident informed the a newspaper: "I recognised him from the images of the attacker. I noticed his little car, the Kia, because he'd always park it badly outside ours.
"I'd see him walking around in his sleepwear and casual footwear, carrying a bag from stores.
"He appeared muscular and often stored his exercise weights in his car port. I noticed them there."
"He never seemed to speak to anybody around here," they added.
Was he previously identified by authorities?
The individual's identity has not been found in initial searches of law enforcement and intelligence agency counter-terrorism records, and he is not thought to have been subject to ongoing scrutiny.
Additional inquiries are under way to see if he is listed anywhere files of other investigations.
There are reports Al-Shamie used to work as a instructor educating in English and computer programming, and his parent is a surgeon.
The interior minister Shabana Mahmood stated she was "surprised" by the attacker's name.
Commenting on a radio station, Ms Mahmood was questioned about the attacker's name, Jihad Al-Shamie, which presenter Nick Ferrari interpreted as "struggle of the Syrian".
She responded: "It was unexpected to learn 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 consistently remained his identity."
