Summary
Jihad Al-Shamie, the attacker involved in the Manchester synagogue incident, was a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent. Al-Shamie, who lived in Prestwich, Manchester, was not previously known to police or security services for terrorism-related activities. According to locals, he was a quiet individual who enjoyed weightlifting.
Key Facts
- Jihad Al-Shamie was 35 years old and of Syrian descent, holding British citizenship.
- He moved to the UK as a young child and became a British citizen at about age 16.
- Residents in Prestwich, Manchester described him as a weightlifting enthusiast who kept to himself.
- Neighbors recalled seeing him in both traditional Syrian clothing and Western-style clothes.
- There is no evidence that he was under investigation by police or security services for terrorism.
- Al-Shamie worked as a tutor, teaching English and computer programming.
- His father, previously living with him, is a surgeon.
- Local authorities are conducting further checks to understand any possible connections to other investigations.
