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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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