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Lee Rigby death no excuse for attacks, says family Lee Rigby death no excuse for attacks, says family
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Killed soldier Lee Rigby would not have wanted his death used to excuse reprisal attacks, his family have said.Killed soldier Lee Rigby would not have wanted his death used to excuse reprisal attacks, his family have said.
Drummer Rigby's family called for calm as the Queen met army personnel during a visit to the barracks near to where he was killed on 22 May. Drummer Rigby's family called for calm as the Queen met army personnel during a visit to the barracks near where he died on 22 May.
In a statement his family said his friends' different cultures and religions "made no difference to Lee".In a statement his family said his friends' different cultures and religions "made no difference to Lee".
The family's plea came amid reports of a rise in anti-Muslim incidents since the soldier's murder last week.The family's plea came amid reports of a rise in anti-Muslim incidents since the soldier's murder last week.
An inquest into Drummer Rigby's death was adjourned earlier after hearing he was hit by a car and attacked with a knife and cleaver on his return to the barracks from work at the Tower of London.An inquest into Drummer Rigby's death was adjourned earlier after hearing he was hit by a car and attacked with a knife and cleaver on his return to the barracks from work at the Tower of London.
Meanwhile, police investigating the attack arrested a 42-year-old man in north London on suspicion of involvement in the supply of illegal firearms.Meanwhile, police investigating the attack arrested a 42-year-old man in north London on suspicion of involvement in the supply of illegal firearms.
'Inflammatory agenda'
Drummer Rigby's family said his death had had a "devastating effect" on them but said the "generosity, kindness and sympathy expressed by everyone we have come into contact with has been truly staggering and is giving us the strength to carry on".Drummer Rigby's family said his death had had a "devastating effect" on them but said the "generosity, kindness and sympathy expressed by everyone we have come into contact with has been truly staggering and is giving us the strength to carry on".
In a statement from the dead soldier's family added: "We would like to emphasise that Lee would not want people to use his name as an to carry out attacks against others.In a statement from the dead soldier's family added: "We would like to emphasise that Lee would not want people to use his name as an to carry out attacks against others.
"We would not wish any other families to go through this harrowing experience and appeal to everyone to keep calm and show their respect in a peaceful manner.""We would not wish any other families to go through this harrowing experience and appeal to everyone to keep calm and show their respect in a peaceful manner."
'Extremist organisations'
An inter-faith organisation aimed at tackling extremism says the number of attacks on Muslims following the killing of Drummer Rigby rose sharply.An inter-faith organisation aimed at tackling extremism says the number of attacks on Muslims following the killing of Drummer Rigby rose sharply.
Faith Matters said it had recorded 212 incidents since last Wednesday, up from four to six per day. Faith Matters said it had recorded 212 incidents since last Wednesday, up from between four and six per day.
Police have asked that the BNP alter the route of a planned march from Woolwich. Meanwhile, Drummer Rigby's regiment the Royal Fusiliers have issued a notice to veterans and serving soldiers warning them about being associated with far-right groups.
A Facebook page entitled The Fusiliers Association North East carries a warning to veterans of the risk to the Army's reputation "if they are perceived to be supporting the EDL's (English Defence League's) inflammatory agenda". Brig Ian Liles, regimental secretary to the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, wrote: "It is wrong and disgraceful that the death of one of our own should be exploited in this manner and that dishonour, by wrongful association, is brought on to the regiment."
Serving soldiers are reminded not to participate in marches or demonstrations, according to the page. And in a separate notice Col James Stopford warned "extremist organisations (English Defence League in particular) will seize any opportunity to align veterans with their cause".
Police have asked that the British National Party alter the route of a planned march from Woolwich on Saturday.
Michael Adebowale, 22, of Greenwich, has been charged with Drummer Rigby's murder and appeared before Westminster magistrates on Thursday.Michael Adebowale, 22, of Greenwich, has been charged with Drummer Rigby's murder and 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.Both men were shot by police before being arrested.
'Job he loved''Job he loved'
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.
Thousands of flowers have been laid at the scene of the killing in Woolwich by members of the public in honour of Drummer Rigby.Thousands of flowers have been laid at the scene of the killing in Woolwich by members of the public in honour of Drummer Rigby.
Southwark deputy coroner Lorna Tagliavini adjourned the inquest into his death pending further police inquiries.Southwark deputy coroner Lorna Tagliavini adjourned the inquest into his death 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."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.
The killed soldier's family stayed away from the brief coroner's hearing where additional security guards were on duty.The killed soldier's family stayed away from the brief coroner's hearing where additional security guards were on duty.
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.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."This is a job he loved doing and he was tragically killed returning home from it," he added.