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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 are to stand trial at the Old Bailey on 18 November. | |
| Michael Adebolajo, 28, and Michael Adebowale, 22, appeared at a scheduling hearing at the court 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 pair are accused of murdering Drummer Rigby outside Woolwich barracks on 22 May. |
| The two suspects spoke only to confirm their names. | The two suspects spoke only to confirm their names. |
| Members of Drummer Rigby's family were present in court to watch the proceedings. | Members of Drummer Rigby's family were present in court to watch the proceedings. |
| Both suspects were flanked by two prison officers during the 20-minute hearing. | |
| Mr 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. | They were remanded in custody to appear for another preliminary hearing at the Old Bailey on 27 September. |