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Woolwich soldier killing: Lee Rigby inquest adjourned Woolwich soldier: Lee Rigby killed returning from work
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The inquest into the death of soldier Lee Rigby in south-east London last week has been opened and adjourned. 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 in Woolwich with a meat cleaver and a knife on returning from working at the Tower of London. 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 said Drummer Rigby had been on his way to the barracks in Woolwich when a car swerved across the road and hit him. 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 then attacked by the two occupants of the car. He was attacked by the two occupants of the car who then dragged his body into the road.
One of the suspects, Michael Adebowale, 22, of Greenwich, appeared before Westminster magistrates on Thursday. 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.
The deputy coroner Lorna Tagliavini adjourned the inquest pending further police inquiries. 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. "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.
Floral tributes 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.
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.
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.
Drummer Rigby's family stayed away from the brief coroner's hearing where additional security guards were on duty.