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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 where he died 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 murder in Woolwich 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. |
| The Queen's visit to Woolwich barracks to see the new home of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery was planned before the attack took place. | |
| But she paid her respects to Drummer Rigby by meeting officers and soldiers associated with the serviceman in private, before having lunch in the Sergeant's Mess. | |
| It comes as police investigating the attack arrested a 42-year-old man in north London on suspicion of involvement in the supply of illegal firearms. | |
| 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 they added: "We would like to emphasise that Lee would not want people to use his name as an excuse to carry out attacks against others. | In a statement they added: "We would like to emphasise that Lee would not want people to use his name as an excuse 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' | 'Extremist organisations' |
| An inter-faith organisation aimed at tackling extremism says there has been a sharp rise in the number of attacks on Muslims following the killing of Drummer Rigby. | An inter-faith organisation aimed at tackling extremism says there has been a sharp rise in the number of attacks on Muslims following the killing of Drummer Rigby. |
| Faith Matters said it had recorded 212 incidents since last Wednesday, up from between four and six per day. | Faith Matters said it had recorded 212 incidents since last Wednesday, up from between four and six per day. |
| 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. | 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. |
| 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." | 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." |
| 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". | 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. | 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' |
| In total, police have arrested nine 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. | Thousands of flowers have been laid at the scene of the killing in Woolwich by members of the public. |
| As she adjourned the inquest into Drummer Rigby's death pending further police inquiries, Southwark deputy coroner Lorna Tagliavini said: "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." | As she adjourned the inquest into Drummer Rigby's death pending further police inquiries, Southwark deputy coroner Lorna Tagliavini said: "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." |
| The soldier's family stayed away from the brief coroner's hearing where additional security guards were on duty. | The 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. |