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Michael Adebolajo 'attacked in jail' | Michael Adebolajo 'attacked in jail' |
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Police are investigating after one of the two men accused of murdering Fusilier Lee Rigby outside Woolwich barracks in May alleged he had been assaulted in Belmarsh prison. | |
It is understood Michael Adebolajo, of Romford, east London, lost two front teeth in Wednesday's alleged attack. | |
No arrests have been made. | No arrests have been made. |
The Old Bailey trial of Mr Adebolajo, 28, and co-accused, Michael Adebowale, 22, from Greenwich, south-east London, has been set for 18 November. | |
Mr Adebolajo is also accused of 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 accused of the attempted murder of two police officers and possession of a firearm with intent to cause others to believe that violence would be used. |
A Prison Service spokesperson said: "The police are investigating an incident that took place at HMP Belmarsh on 17 July. | A Prison Service spokesperson said: "The police are investigating an incident that took place at HMP Belmarsh on 17 July. |
"It would be inappropriate to comment while the investigation was ongoing." | "It would be inappropriate to comment while the investigation was ongoing." |
Prime Minister David Cameron joined thousands of mourners at Fusilier Rigby's military funeral at Bury Parish Church in Greater Manchester on Friday. | Prime Minister David Cameron joined thousands of mourners at Fusilier Rigby's military funeral at Bury Parish Church in Greater Manchester on Friday. |
The 25-year-old soldier's commanding officer, Lt Col Jim Taylor, said in a eulogy he was "larger than life [and] was always at the centre of fun and mischief, but he was a true regimental character with real charisma and everybody fell under his spell". | The 25-year-old soldier's commanding officer, Lt Col Jim Taylor, said in a eulogy he was "larger than life [and] was always at the centre of fun and mischief, but he was a true regimental character with real charisma and everybody fell under his spell". |
After the service, his body was driven along roads lined by mourners for a private burial at Middleton Cemetery. | After the service, his body was driven along roads lined by mourners for a private burial at Middleton Cemetery. |