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Ofcom investigates broadcasting of Lee Rigby footage Ofcom investigates broadcasting of Lee Rigby footage
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TV watchdog Ofcom has launched an investigation into the broadcasting of footage from the scene of the murder of soldier Lee Rigby. TV watchdog Ofcom is investigating the broadcasting of footage from the scene of the murder of soldier Lee Rigby, after receiving about 700 complaints.
BBC News, 5 News, ITV News, Channel 4 News and Sky News are among the broadcasters being investigated for showing graphic pre-watershed images.BBC News, 5 News, ITV News, Channel 4 News and Sky News are among the broadcasters being investigated for showing graphic pre-watershed images.
The footage showed a man holding a knife in his blood-covered hands, with a body on the ground behind.The footage showed a man holding a knife in his blood-covered hands, with a body on the ground behind.
Drummer Lee Rigby was hacked to death in Woolwich on 22 May.Drummer Lee Rigby was hacked to death in Woolwich on 22 May.
Ofcom received about 700 complaints about the footage, which was filmed by a bystander on a mobile phone. The footage was filmed by a bystander on a mobile phone.
About half of the complaints were about ITV News, which was the first to broadcast the footage on its 18.30 BST bulletin on 22 May.About half of the complaints were about ITV News, which was the first to broadcast the footage on its 18.30 BST bulletin on 22 May.
The regulator is looking into whether the broadcasters breached two rules.The regulator is looking into whether the broadcasters breached two rules.
The first rule states that children must be protected by appropriate scheduling from unsuitable material.The first rule states that children must be protected by appropriate scheduling from unsuitable material.
The second rule looks into whether broadcasting material which may cause offence is justified by the context.The second rule looks into whether broadcasting material which may cause offence is justified by the context.
This includes "the effect of the material on viewers or listeners who may come across it unawares".This includes "the effect of the material on viewers or listeners who may come across it unawares".
Michael Adebolajo from Romford, and Michael Adebowale from Greenwich, have been charged with Lee Rigby's murder.Michael Adebolajo from Romford, and Michael Adebowale from Greenwich, have been charged with Lee Rigby's murder.