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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 Old Bailey trial of two men accused of murdering soldier Lee Rigby has been set for 18 November. | |
Michael Adebolajo, 28, from Romford, east London, and Michael Adebowale, 22, from Greenwich, south-east London, appeared at the court via video link from separate rooms at Belmarsh prison. | |
They are accused of murdering Drummer Rigby outside Woolwich barracks on 22 May. | |
Members of the soldier's family were in court to see the proceedings. | |
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. | 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. |
The suspects spoke only to confirm their names during the 20-minute hearing. | |
Both were flanked by two prison officers. | |
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. |