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| Woolwich attack: Lee Rigby named as victim | Woolwich attack: Lee Rigby named as victim |
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| The soldier killed in an attack in London has been named as Drummer Lee Rigby of the 2nd Battalion the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. | The soldier killed in an attack in London has been named as Drummer Lee Rigby of the 2nd Battalion the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. |
| Drummer Rigby, 25, from Manchester, leaves behind a two-year-old son. | Drummer Rigby, 25, from Manchester, leaves behind a two-year-old son. |
| Two suspects shot by police after Wednesday's attack in Woolwich remain under arrest. A further two people have been arrested on conspiracy to murder. | Two suspects shot by police after Wednesday's attack in Woolwich remain under arrest. A further two people have been arrested on conspiracy to murder. |
| The two suspects who were shot, believed to include Michael Adebolajo, were known to security services. | The two suspects who were shot, believed to include Michael Adebolajo, were known to security services. |
| Scotland Yard said the latest arrests were of a man and woman, both aged 29. | Scotland Yard said the latest arrests were of a man and woman, both aged 29. |
| The victim's name was announced by the Ministry of Defence pending formal police identification. A post mortem examination was being carried out on Thursday. | The victim's name was announced by the Ministry of Defence pending formal police identification. A post mortem examination was being carried out on Thursday. |
| In a statement the MoD said: "An extremely popular and witty soldier, Drummer Rigby was a larger than life personality within the Corps of Drums and was well known, liked and respected across the Second Fusiliers. | In a statement the MoD said: "An extremely popular and witty soldier, Drummer Rigby was a larger than life personality within the Corps of Drums and was well known, liked and respected across the Second Fusiliers. |
| "He was a passionate and life-long Manchester United fan." | "He was a passionate and life-long Manchester United fan." |
| Drummer Rigby, from Middleton, Greater Manchester, joined the Army in 2006. He was described as a "loving father to his son Jack" and someone who would be "sorely missed by all who knew him". | |
| In other developments: | In other developments: |
| 'Senseless murder' | 'Senseless murder' |
| Drummer Rigby had taken up a post with the Regimental Recruiting Team in London in 2011. | Drummer Rigby had taken up a post with the Regimental Recruiting Team in London in 2011. |
| "An experienced and talented side drummer and machine gunner, he was a true warrior and served with distinction in Afghanistan, Germany and Cyprus," said his commanding officer Lt Col Jim Taylor. | |
| "His ability, talent and personality made him a natural choice to work in the recruiting group." | |
| Capt Alan Williamson said: "Drummer Rigby or 'Riggers' as he was known within the platoon was a cheeky and humorous man, always there with a joke to brighten the mood." | Capt Alan Williamson said: "Drummer Rigby or 'Riggers' as he was known within the platoon was a cheeky and humorous man, always there with a joke to brighten the mood." |
| Defence Secretary Philip Hammond said: "This was a senseless murder of a soldier who has served the Army faithfully in a variety of roles including operational tours in Afghanistan. | Defence Secretary Philip Hammond said: "This was a senseless murder of a soldier who has served the Army faithfully in a variety of roles including operational tours in Afghanistan. |
| "Our thoughts today are with his family and loved ones who are trying to come to terms with this terrible loss." | "Our thoughts today are with his family and loved ones who are trying to come to terms with this terrible loss." |
| Mr Hammond was asked if the attack showed how vulnerable soldiers were, whether they were in uniform or not. | Mr Hammond was asked if the attack showed how vulnerable soldiers were, whether they were in uniform or not. |
| He replied: "I think it reminds us how vulnerable we all are, but it also reminds us, by the response of the public, that we are not going to be cowed by this kind of terrorist action." | He replied: "I think it reminds us how vulnerable we all are, but it also reminds us, by the response of the public, that we are not going to be cowed by this kind of terrorist action." |
| Chief of Defence Staff General Sir David Richards said: "It's always a tragedy, it's particularly poignant that it happened on the streets of this capital city of ours. | Chief of Defence Staff General Sir David Richards said: "It's always a tragedy, it's particularly poignant that it happened on the streets of this capital city of ours. |
| "We're absolutely determined not to be intimated into not doing the right thing - whether it's here in this country or in Afghanistan or wherever we seek to serve the nation." | "We're absolutely determined not to be intimated into not doing the right thing - whether it's here in this country or in Afghanistan or wherever we seek to serve the nation." |
| Security at Woolwich Barracks and others in London has been increased, and Gen Richards said: "I'm confident that base security is as tight as it's every been, and necessarily so. | Security at Woolwich Barracks and others in London has been increased, and Gen Richards said: "I'm confident that base security is as tight as it's every been, and necessarily so. |
| "It's a very difficult balancing act. We are very proud of the uniform we wear, we have huge support around the country, this is a completely isolated incident." | "It's a very difficult balancing act. We are very proud of the uniform we wear, we have huge support around the country, this is a completely isolated incident." |
| Shortly after the killing a man, thought to be 28-year-old Mr Adebolajo, was filmed by a passer-by, saying he carried out the attack because British soldiers killed Muslims every day. | Shortly after the killing a man, thought to be 28-year-old Mr Adebolajo, was filmed by a passer-by, saying he carried out the attack because British soldiers killed Muslims every day. |
| Sources said reports the men had featured in "several investigations" in recent years - but were not deemed to be planning an attack - "were not inaccurate". | Sources said reports the men had featured in "several investigations" in recent years - but were not deemed to be planning an attack - "were not inaccurate". |
| According to BBC sources, Mr Adebolajo, a Briton of Nigerian descent, comes from a devout Christian family but took up Islam after leaving college in 2001. | According to BBC sources, Mr Adebolajo, a Briton of Nigerian descent, comes from a devout Christian family but took up Islam after leaving college in 2001. |
| The BBC has uncovered its own footage of one of the alleged Woolwich attackers, taking part in an Islamist demonstration in April 2007 against the arrest of a man from Luton. | The BBC has uncovered its own footage of one of the alleged Woolwich attackers, taking part in an Islamist demonstration in April 2007 against the arrest of a man from Luton. |
| Mr Adebolajo can be seen standing in a crowd of men outside Paddington Green police station, holding a placard reading "Crusade Against Muslims". | Mr Adebolajo can be seen standing in a crowd of men outside Paddington Green police station, holding a placard reading "Crusade Against Muslims". |
| He is standing next to Anjem Choudary, who was the leader of al-Muhajiroun, a now-banned organisation. | He is standing next to Anjem Choudary, who was the leader of al-Muhajiroun, a now-banned organisation. |
| Mr Choudary said Mr Adebojalo was previously associated with the group, but went his own way in around 2010. | Mr Choudary said Mr Adebojalo was previously associated with the group, but went his own way in around 2010. |
| The Independent Police Complaints Commission sent 12 investigators to look at the scene. | |
| They reviewed CCTV footage from a local authority camera, and said two officers fired shots and one officer discharged a Taser. | |
| One of the shot men received first aid from the firearms officers. | One of the shot men received first aid from the firearms officers. |
| "At this stage we are not pursuing any criminal or misconduct offences," said Commissioner Derrick Campbell. | "At this stage we are not pursuing any criminal or misconduct offences," said Commissioner Derrick Campbell. |
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