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18/12/2013
Court Hears Rigby Accused Wanted 'Martyrdom'
The Old Bailey has heard that the two men accused of murdering Lee Rigby wanted to "achieve martyrdom".
According to reports, the two men wanted officers to kill them and had brought an unloaded gun with them on the day of the attack so armed officers would be sent to the scene.
22-year-old Michael Adebowale, who has chosen not to give evidence, and 29-year-old Michael Adebolajo have denied murdering Fusilier Rigby in Woolwich on 22 May.
It is understood the jury could be retired on Thursday morning to consider their verdict.
(MH/JP)
According to reports, the two men wanted officers to kill them and had brought an unloaded gun with them on the day of the attack so armed officers would be sent to the scene.
22-year-old Michael Adebowale, who has chosen not to give evidence, and 29-year-old Michael Adebolajo have denied murdering Fusilier Rigby in Woolwich on 22 May.
It is understood the jury could be retired on Thursday morning to consider their verdict.
(MH/JP)
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27 February 2014
Life Without Parole For Lee Rigby Murder 'Mastermind'
Michael Adebolajo has been sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for being the "mastermind" of the murder of Fusilier Lee Rigby. His co-defendant, Michael Adebowale, was jailed for a minimum sentence of 45 years for the same attack in May 2013.
Life Without Parole For Lee Rigby Murder 'Mastermind'
Michael Adebolajo has been sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for being the "mastermind" of the murder of Fusilier Lee Rigby. His co-defendant, Michael Adebowale, was jailed for a minimum sentence of 45 years for the same attack in May 2013.
04 July 2013
Drummer Lee Rigby To Be Given Military Funeral On July 12
Drummer Lee Rigby will receive a military funeral at Bury Parish Church in Greater Manchester on July 12. The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers soldier was murdered as he made his way back to his barracks in Woolwich in south-east London in May. An MoD spokesman has said the Drummer Rigby's service will be private but shall be broadcast over a PA system.
Drummer Lee Rigby To Be Given Military Funeral On July 12
Drummer Lee Rigby will receive a military funeral at Bury Parish Church in Greater Manchester on July 12. The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers soldier was murdered as he made his way back to his barracks in Woolwich in south-east London in May. An MoD spokesman has said the Drummer Rigby's service will be private but shall be broadcast over a PA system.
30 May 2013
Man Charged With Murder Of Lee Rigby
A man has been charged over the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby, Metropolitan Police has confirmed. Michael Adebowale, 22, was charged following his release from hospital after authorisation from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). Drummer Rigby was hit by a car before being hacked to death in a street attack in Woolwich last week.
Man Charged With Murder Of Lee Rigby
A man has been charged over the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby, Metropolitan Police has confirmed. Michael Adebowale, 22, was charged following his release from hospital after authorisation from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). Drummer Rigby was hit by a car before being hacked to death in a street attack in Woolwich last week.
03 June 2013
Woolwich Suspects To Appear In Court
Two men charged with murdering soldier Lee Rigby in Woolwich are due to appear in court. Michael Adebowale, 22, was remanded by the court last week and is expected to face the Old Bailey via video link, while 28-year-old Michael Adebolajo will make his first court appearance since being charged by police at the weekend.
Woolwich Suspects To Appear In Court
Two men charged with murdering soldier Lee Rigby in Woolwich are due to appear in court. Michael Adebowale, 22, was remanded by the court last week and is expected to face the Old Bailey via video link, while 28-year-old Michael Adebolajo will make his first court appearance since being charged by police at the weekend.
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