Crucial Manchester synagogue attack suspect update from policeThe suspect - who was shot dead - was not believed to have been under investigation prior to Thursday morning's attackView Image Two members of the public are confirmed to be dead after the attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester (pictured: armed police at the scene) (Image: Peter Byrne/PA Wire)A terror attack suspect who launched a deadly attack outside a Manchester synagogue did not appear in initial counter-terror record searches, police said. The suspect - who was shot dead - was not believed to have been under investigation prior to Thursday morning's attack. READ MORE: Stacey Solomon says 'being Jewish feels scary' in wake of horror Manchester synagogue attackAccording to the Mirror, further checks were now being carried out to see if his details appeared elsewhere in records of other investigations. Police were alerted at around 9.31am, and just seven minutes later, the suspect was shot dead by an armed officer. Investigators were concerned the suspect was wearing an explosive device around his waist,However it later emerged the item was not viable.