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Woolwich murder suspect Michael Adebowale charged in court | Woolwich murder suspect Michael Adebowale charged in court |
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One of the suspects in the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby has appeared in court yesterday. | One of the suspects in the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby has appeared in court yesterday. |
Michael Adebowale, 22, appeared at Westminster magistrates court in handcuffs, wearing a grey-green long-sleeved top and white baggy pants. The injured suspect was permitted to sit during the hearing as the charges against him were read out. | Michael Adebowale, 22, appeared at Westminster magistrates court in handcuffs, wearing a grey-green long-sleeved top and white baggy pants. The injured suspect was permitted to sit during the hearing as the charges against him were read out. |
Rigby, a soldier with the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, was run over and killed in a Woolwich street on the afternoon of Wednesday 22 May. | Rigby, a soldier with the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, was run over and killed in a Woolwich street on the afternoon of Wednesday 22 May. |
Adebowale, who was shot by police called to the scene of the attack on the soldier, limped as he first approached his position in the glass dock. | Adebowale, who was shot by police called to the scene of the attack on the soldier, limped as he first approached his position in the glass dock. |
Holding his right arm, which was in a plastic brace close to his body, Adebowale listened without reaction as he was charged with Rigby's murder and possession of a firearm, a 9.4mm KNIL Model 91 revolver, with intent to cause others to believe that violence would be used. | Holding his right arm, which was in a plastic brace close to his body, Adebowale listened without reaction as he was charged with Rigby's murder and possession of a firearm, a 9.4mm KNIL Model 91 revolver, with intent to cause others to believe that violence would be used. |
Asked to confirm his name, address and date of birth, Adebowale calmly replied: "Yes." | Asked to confirm his name, address and date of birth, Adebowale calmly replied: "Yes." |
His home, in Greenwich, south-east London, was searched shortly after Rigby was killed. | His home, in Greenwich, south-east London, was searched shortly after Rigby was killed. |
Bethan David, prosecuting, told the court the charges met the definition of terrorism under section 30 of the Terrorism Act. | Bethan David, prosecuting, told the court the charges met the definition of terrorism under section 30 of the Terrorism Act. |
The chief magistrate, Howard Riddle, said the matter would be elevated to the crown court. He said Adebowale would face a bail hearing on Monday at the Old Bailey and a trial date had been set for 28 June. | The chief magistrate, Howard Riddle, said the matter would be elevated to the crown court. He said Adebowale would face a bail hearing on Monday at the Old Bailey and a trial date had been set for 28 June. |
Eight others have been arrested in connection with the murders. Two have been released without charge. | Eight others have been arrested in connection with the murders. Two have been released without charge. |
A postmortem examination found that the solider's cause of death was multiple cut and stab wounds. An inquest will be formally opened on Friday. | A postmortem examination found that the solider's cause of death was multiple cut and stab wounds. An inquest will be formally opened on Friday. |
A second suspect arrested at the scene, Michael Adebolajo, 28, remains in hospital after he was shot by officers, still too ill to be questioned by detectives. | A second suspect arrested at the scene, Michael Adebolajo, 28, remains in hospital after he was shot by officers, still too ill to be questioned by detectives. |
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