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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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | Michael Adebowale, 22, has already been charged with the soldier's murder and appeared in court on Thursday. |
Multiple wounds | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. |
Meanwhile, far-right and anti-fascist groups have held rival demonstrations in central London amid increased tensions following murder. | |
Police said 58 members of Unite Against Fascism had been arrested at a counter-protest sparked by a British National Party demonstration in Westminster. All were arrested for breaches of the Public Order Act. | |
On Friday, Drummer Rigby's family appealed for calm after reports of a rise in anti-Muslim incidents following the killing. | |
In a statement, they said the soldier would not have wanted his death used to excuse reprisal attacks, and called for people to "show their respect in a peaceful manner". |