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Lee Rigby death no excuse for attacks, says family Lee Rigby death no excuse for reprisal 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. The family's plea came amid reports of a sharp rise in anti-Muslim incidents since the soldier's murder in Woolwich.
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. Faith Matters, an inter-faith organisation aimed at tackling extremism, said it had recorded 212 incidents since last Wednesday, up from between four and six per day.
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".
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."
'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. In a statement, Drummer Rigby's family said: "Lee would not want people to use his name as an excuse to carry out attacks against others".
Faith Matters said it had recorded 212 incidents since last Wednesday, up from between four and six per day. "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."
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. Drummer Rigby's regiment, the Royal Fusiliers, also 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." It said a number of retired soldiers had been approached to take part in demonstrations taking place in the wake of the soldier's death.
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". Brig Ian Liles, regimental secretary to the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, said: "It is wrong and disgraceful that the death of one of our own should be exploited in this manner."
Police have asked that the British National Party alter the route of a planned march from Woolwich on Saturday. A separate notice issued by Army headquarters and passed on by Col James Stopford warned that "extremist organisations (the English Defence League in particular) will seize any opportunity to align veterans with their cause".
Michael Adebowale, 22, of Greenwich, has been charged with Drummer Rigby's murder and appeared before Westminster magistrates on Thursday. In other developments:
The Queen's visit to Woolwich barracks to see the new home of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery was planned before the murder of Drummer Rigby.
Gun salute
But the monarch paid her respects to the soldier by meeting officers and soldiers associated with him in private, before having lunch in the Sergeant's Mess.
She met Lieutenant Colonel Bob Christopher, commander of Woolwich Station, and his team, as well as staff from the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers' outreach team, Drummer Rigby's regiment, based at the Tower of London.
Her tour of the base was hosted by the commanding officer of the King's Troop, Major Mark Edward.
The regiment, which is a largely ceremonial one, is famed for firing gun salutes on royal anniversaries and state occasions, and for providing a gun carriage and a team of black horses for state and military funerals.
Baroness Thatcher's coffin was carried on a gun carriage from the King's Troop during her recent funeral, and on Monday the unit will fire a 41-gun royal salute from London's Green Park to mark the 60th anniversary of the Queen's Coronation.
During her visit, the Queen watched a gun team display in the riding school and visited the horses' stables, the forge where they are shod and the veterinary clinic.
She also presented medals to two members of the King's Troop - Lance Bombardier Dannielle Parker, 25, and Warrant Officer Second Class Jeremy Faulkner, 36 - who have recently returned from a tour in Afghanistan.
The Queen's journey to the barracks in south-east London did not take her past the scene of Drummer Rigby's murder, where thousands of flowers have been laid by members of the public in his honour.
Michael Adebowale, 22, of Greenwich, has been charged with his 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'
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.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.
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 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.