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Woolwich soldier killing: Lee Rigby inquest due to open Woolwich soldier killing: Lee Rigby inquest adjourned
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The inquest is due to open into the death of soldier Lee Rigby in Woolwich, south-east London, last week. The inquest into the death of soldier Lee Rigby in south-east London last week has been opened and adjourned.
A post-mortem examination found that Drummer Rigby, 25, died of "multiple incised wounds" after being attacked in the street near his barracks. Police told Southwark Coroner's Court he was attacked in Woolwich with a meat cleaver and a knife on returning from working at the Tower of London.
Michael Adebowale, 22, of Greenwich, has appeared before Westminster magistrates charged with his murder. A post-mortem examination found that Drummer Rigby, 25, died on 22 May from "multiple incised wounds".
One suspect has been charged with murder while another remains under arrest in hospital.
Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Grant Mallon said Drummer Rigby had been on his way to the barracks in Woolwich when a car swerved across the road and hit him.
He was then attacked by the two occupants of the car.
One of the suspects, Michael Adebowale, 22, of Greenwich, appeared before Westminster magistrates on Thursday.
A second suspect, Michael Adebolajo, 28, remains under arrest at a London hospital where he is being treated.A second suspect, Michael Adebolajo, 28, remains under arrest at a London hospital where he is being treated.
Both men were shot by police at the time of the incident on 22 May. Both men were shot by police before being arrested.
The inquest will open at Southwark Coroner's Court on Friday morning. The deputy coroner Lorna Tagliavini adjourned the inquest pending further police inquiries.
She gave her personal condolences to Lee Rigby's family, said BBC home affairs correspondent Tom Symonds.
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Mr Adebowale, who was handcuffed, spoke only to confirm his name and address during a short hearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday.Mr Adebowale, who was handcuffed, spoke only to confirm his name and address during a short hearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday.
Mr Adebowale, who was charged after spending six days in hospital, was remanded in custody and will appear at the Old Bailey on Monday. He was charged after spending six days in hospital and was remanded in custody. He will appear at the Old Bailey on Monday.
He has also been charged with possession of a firearm, a 9.4mm KNIL Model 91 revolver.He has also been charged with possession of a firearm, a 9.4mm KNIL Model 91 revolver.
Both Mr Adebowale and Mr Adebolajo were filmed and photographed by witnesses following the attack, which took place on a busy street during the afternoon.Both Mr Adebowale and Mr Adebolajo were filmed and photographed by witnesses following the attack, which took place on a busy street during the afternoon.
Thousands of flowers have been laid at the scene of the killing by members of the public in honour of Drummer Rigby.Thousands of flowers have been laid at the scene of the killing by members of the public in honour of Drummer Rigby.
Police have arrested eight other people in connection with the investigation so far; six of these have been bailed and two released without charge.Police have arrested eight other people in connection with the investigation so far; six of these have been bailed and two released without charge.