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Woolwich: Michael Adebolajo charged with Lee Rigby murder | Woolwich: Michael Adebolajo charged with Lee Rigby murder |
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A second man has been charged with the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby in Woolwich, south-east London, on 22 May. | |
Michael Adebolajo, 28, of Romford, Essex, was also charged with the attempted murder of two police officers and possession of a firearm. | |
He has been remanded in custody to appear in Westminster Magistrates Court on Monday. | |
Michael Adebowale, 22, has already been charged with the soldier's murder and appeared in court on Thursday. | |
Multiple wounds | |
Mr Adebowale, of Greenwich, south-east London, was remanded in custody and is due to appear at the Old Bailey, London, on Monday. | |
He was charged after spending six days in hospital, having been shot by police and arrested following the attack on 22 May. | |
Mr Adebolajo, who was also shot and arrested at the scene, was charged after spending nine days in hospital and taken into custody at a south London police station. | |
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. | |
On Wednesday, a post-mortem examination found Drummer Rigby, from Middleton, Greater Manchester, died of "multiple incised wounds" after the attack. | |
Thousands of flowers have been laid at the scene of the killing by members of the public in honour of Drummer Rigby. | |
The total number of arrests made in connection with the attack stands at 12. So far, eight of those arrested have been bailed and two released without charge. |