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Woolwich murder: Date set for Adebolajo and Adebowale trial | Woolwich murder: Date set for Adebolajo and Adebowale trial |
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The two men accused of murdering soldier Lee Rigby will stand trial on 18 November, it has been decided at an Old Bailey hearing. | |
Michael Adebolajo, 28, and Michael Adebowale, 22, appeared at a scheduling hearing via video link from separate rooms in Belmarsh prison, London. | |
The pair are accused of murdering Drummer Rigby outside Woolwich barracks on 22 May. | |
The two suspects spoke only to confirm their names. | |
Members of Drummer Rigby's family were present in court to watch the proceedings. | |
Both suspects were flanked by two prison officers as they testified at the 20-minute hearing. | |
Michael Adebolajo, whose left arm appeared to be in a cast, is also accused of the attempted murder of two police officers and possession of a firearm with intent to cause others to believe that violence would be used. | |
They were remanded in custody to appear for another preliminary hearing at the Old Bailey on 27 September. |