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Woolwich soldier: Lee Rigby killed returning from work | |
(35 minutes later) | |
Soldier Lee Rigby was killed in Woolwich as he returned from work at the Tower of London, the opening of the inquest into his death has heard. | |
Police told Southwark Coroner's Court he was attacked with a cleaver and a knife after being hit by a car. | |
A post-mortem examination found that Drummer Rigby, 25, died on 22 May from "multiple incised wounds". | 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. | One suspect has been charged with murder while another remains under arrest in hospital. |
Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Grant Mallon told the coroner that Drummer Rigby had been on his way back to his barracks in Woolwich, south-east London, when a car swerved across the road and hit him. | |
He was attacked by the two occupants of the car who then dragged his body into the road. | |
The commander of Woolwich barracks, Lt Col Bob Christopher told reporters on Thursday that Drummer Rigby was in London recruiting young people to the armed forces. | |
"This is a job he loved doing and he was tragically killed returning home from it," he added. | |
Floral tributes | |
One of the suspects, Michael Adebowale, 22, of Greenwich, appeared before Westminster magistrates on Thursday. He spoke only to confirm his name and address. | |
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. | Both men were shot by police before being arrested. |
Deputy coroner Lorna Tagliavini adjourned the inquest pending further police inquiries. | |
"I would like to take this opportunity to give my personal condolences to all members of Lee Rigby's family for their very sad loss," she told the court. | |
Both men suspected of the killing 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. |
Drummer Rigby's family stayed away from the brief coroner's hearing where additional security guards were on duty. |