{"id":38281,"date":"2013-05-30T12:46:21","date_gmt":"2013-05-30T09:46:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nationalturk.com\/en\/?p=38281"},"modified":"2013-05-30T13:44:38","modified_gmt":"2013-05-30T10:44:38","slug":"woolwhich-soldier-murderthe-killer-arrived-westminster-court-uk-breaking-news-38281","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nationalturk.com\/en\/woolwhich-soldier-murderthe-killer-arrived-westminster-court-uk-breaking-news-38281\/","title":{"rendered":"Woolwhich Soldier Murder:The killer arrived Westminster Court \/ UK Breaking News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Nigerian descent radical islamist Michael Adebowale\u00a0charged with the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby has arrived at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.<\/h1>\n

The Metropolitan Police said it had charged 22-year-old Michael Adebowale\u00a0following his release from hospital after authorisation from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).<\/p>\n

He had been questioned by officers during the day on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Michael Adebowale is charged with the murder of the soldier, who died of multiple incised wounds, as well as the possession of a firearm – a 9.4mm KNIL Model 91 revolver.<\/p>\n

Adebowale was injured when he and his alleged co-accomplice Michael Adebolajo, 28, were shot by officers at the scene of the attack in southeast London.<\/p>\n

Adebolajo remains in hospital in a stable condition.<\/p>\n

Sue Hemming, head of the CPS Special Crime and Counter-Terrorism Division, said: ‘Crown prosecutors have been working with the investigators of Counter Terrorism Command since the killing of Drummer Lee Rigby on 22 May.<\/span><\/p>\n

‘Following the release of Michael Adebowale from hospital, we have authorised the police to charge him with the murder of Drummer Rigby.<\/span><\/p>\n

‘We have also authorised police to charge him with possession of a firearm, contrary to section 16A of the Firearms Act 1968.<\/span><\/p>\n

‘There is sufficient evidence to prosecute Michael Adebowale and it is in the public interest to do so.’<\/span><\/p>\n

She added: ‘This man is now charged with serious criminal offences and he has the right to a fair trial.<\/span><\/p>\n

‘It is extremely important that nothing should be reported which could prejudice this trial.’<\/span><\/p>\n

The CPS said the weapon was a 9.4mm Dutch calibre KNIL model 91 revolver.<\/span><\/p>\n

Adebowale and Michael Adebolajo were both shot in the wake of the brutal murder near Woolwich barracks, south-east London.
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Adebowale was discharged from hospital and taken into police custody yesterday, while Adebolajo remains in hospital.<\/span><\/p>\n

Several suspects have been arrested during the last week.<\/span><\/p>\n

Last night, the CPS said it was continuing to advise police in relation to the other suspects arrested during their investigation into Drummer Rigby’s death.<\/span><\/p>\n

The fiancee of Drummer Rigby said she was ‘devastated’ by his loss and has been moved by all the tributes to a ‘great man’.<\/span><\/p>\n

Aimee West released a short statement through Scotland Yard to say: ‘I am devastated by the loss of Lee who was a loving fiance.<\/span><\/p>\n

‘I am extremely proud of him and I am moved by all the flowers and tributes, and that he has been remembered by the nation as the great man that he was.’<\/span><\/p>\n

Piles of floral tributes have been left near the murder scene.<\/span><\/p>\n

Earlier, detectives issued a new appeal for information at the scene as it was confirmed that the soldier died from multiple stab wounds.<\/span><\/p>\n

Handcuffed Adebowale, wearing a grey sweater and white trousers, was told that he did not need to stand up in the dock because he was injured after being shot\u00a0by police.<\/p>\n

He spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address during the short\u00a0hearing, and will next appear at the Old Bailey on June 3.<\/p>\n

Adebowale, who limped as he approached his position in the glass dock, held his right hand close to his body.<\/p>\n

Chief magistrate Howard Riddle told the defendant he was not required to stand due to his injuries.<\/p>\n

Asked to confirm his name, address and date of birth, Adebowale calmly replied: “Yes.”<\/p>\n

Bethan David, specialist prosecutor with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) counter-terrorism division, told the court the charges fell under the jurisdiction of terrorism legislation.<\/p>\n

Drummer Rigby, 25, was murdered near Woolwich barracks in southeast London last week.<\/p>\n

A post-mortem examination found that the soldier’s cause of death was multiple cut and stab wounds. An inquest will be formally opened on Friday.<\/p>\n

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