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Woolwich attack: Service held for Drummer Lee Rigby Woolwich attack: Service for Drummer Lee Rigby
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Drummer Lee Rigby, the soldier killed by two assailants in south-east London on Wednesday, will be remembered at a service in Greater Manchester later.Drummer Lee Rigby, the soldier killed by two assailants in south-east London on Wednesday, will be remembered at a service in Greater Manchester later.
The 25-year-old, from Middleton, had been in the 2nd Battalion Royal Regiment of Fusiliers since 2006.The 25-year-old, from Middleton, had been in the 2nd Battalion Royal Regiment of Fusiliers since 2006.
The prayer service at All Saints and Martyrs' Burnside Community Centre in Langley, Middleton starts at 09:30 BST. The prayer service at All Saints and Martyrs' Burnside Community Centre in Langley, Middleton was due to get under way at 09:30 BST.
Reverend Phillip Miller said it was a chance for the community to "support the Rigby family". The Rev Phillip Miller said it was a chance to "support the Rigby family".
The vicar said it was important for "everybody to respect the family's privacy".The vicar said it was important for "everybody to respect the family's privacy".
"Obviously, it is incredibly hard for them, but these lovely people need to know that they are supported [by the community].""Obviously, it is incredibly hard for them, but these lovely people need to know that they are supported [by the community]."
He added that he expected "many" of the local community to attend the service. He said he expected many local people to attend the service.
Floral tributes have been left in the garden of the Rigby family's home on the Langley estate, where Drummer Rigby grew up. 'Pay respects'
On Thursday, neighbours spoke of their "shock" and "disbelief" at his death and talked of a "wonderful lad". Floral tributes have been left in the garden of the Rigby family's home on the Langley estate, where the soldier grew up.
Mal McCall, who chairs a local residents association, said the estate would "rally together, support the family and do what we can".
Christine Abbott, who manages the Demesne Community Centre in Langley, said she wanted people to "come to pay respects to Lee's family".
"When the press and everyone has gone from the estate, Langley will still be here for his mum and dad and his family," she said.
A book of condolence in memory of Drummer Rigby has been opened at Middleton Arena.