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Woolwich soldier killing: Lee Rigby inquest adjourned | |
(about 9 hours later) | |
The inquest into the death of soldier Lee Rigby in south-east London last week has been opened and adjourned. | |
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. | |
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 before being arrested. | |
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. | |
Floral tributes | Floral tributes |
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. |
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. |