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Memorial in Rochdale for stabbed Drummer Lee Rigby | Memorial in Rochdale for stabbed Drummer Lee Rigby |
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A permanent memorial is to be built in Greater Manchester in memory of Drummer Lee Rigby. | A permanent memorial is to be built in Greater Manchester in memory of Drummer Lee Rigby. |
Drummer Rigby, of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, was stabbed to death near his Army barracks in Woolwich, south-east London, in May. | |
Rochdale Council announced plans for a "lasting tribute" to the soldier from Middleton, whose military funeral will take place in Bury on 12 July. | |
Two men are due to go on trial in November accused of his murder. | Two men are due to go on trial in November accused of his murder. |
Council leader Colin Lambert said: "We are planning, along with his family, to provide a lasting tribute to Lee which is befitting to his memory and bravery." | Council leader Colin Lambert said: "We are planning, along with his family, to provide a lasting tribute to Lee which is befitting to his memory and bravery." |
There are no details of the location or what form the memorial will take. | There are no details of the location or what form the memorial will take. |
Meanwhile, the Corps of Drums Society is commissioning a ceremonial drummer's sword for the family of Drummer Rigby to hold in trust for their son. | |
Michael Adebolajo, 28, from Romford, east London, and Michael Adebowale, 22, from Greenwich, south-east London, are accused of Drummer Rigby's murder. | Michael Adebolajo, 28, from Romford, east London, and Michael Adebowale, 22, from Greenwich, south-east London, are accused of Drummer Rigby's murder. |
Mr Adebolajo is also charged with 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 is also charged with the attempted murder of two police officers and possession of a firearm with intent to cause others to believe that violence would be used. |
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