URGENT: Manchester Synagogue Attacker Identified in Shocking Terror Incident

BREAKING NEWS: Manchester Synagogue Attacker Identified Jihad Al-Shamie, a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent, has been identified as the attacker in the shocking terror incident at a Manchester synagogue. Al-Shamie entered the UK as a young child and was granted British citizenship in 2006. He lived in Prestwich, Manchester, where he was known to be a weightlifting enthusiast who rarely spoke to his neighbours. The attack on the Jewish synagogue has left victims and their families reeling. The Al-Shamie family has released a statement distancing themselves from the attack and expressing shock and sorrow. Al-Shamie's father, Faraj Al-Shamie, said: "The news from Manchester regarding the terrorist attack targeting a Jewish synagogue is devastating." The family's statement also expressed sympathy for the victims and their families. As authorities continue to investigate the incident, the community is in shock. Neighbours described Al-Shamie as someone who would sometimes dress in western clothes and other times wear traditional Syrian attire. This is a developing story with more information emerging as it becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*