Lee Rigby 'had multiple wounds'

Date published: 29 May 2013


Drummer Lee Rigby died of "multiple incised wounds" after being attacked on a street in Woolwich, a post-mortem examination has discovered.

The finding was issued as police made a fresh appeal for information following the soldier's killing.

Scotland Yard said the inquest into Drummer Rigby's death will open at Southwark Coroner's Court on Friday.

A minute's silence was held in Woolwich just before 14:20 BST - exactly a week after the murder.

The silence was followed by spontaneous applause.

Drummer Rigby's fiancee, Aimee West, said she was "devastated by the loss".

In a statement released through Scotland Yard, she said: "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."

Police have appealed for more witnesses to come forward, and asked the public to "continue to show restraint".

It comes as officers prepare to question one of the two suspects who were shot by police before their arrests.

Michael Adebowale, 22, who remains in custody at a south London police station, was discharged from hospital on Tuesday.

He will be questioned by the Met Police Counter Terrorism Command.

The second suspect, Michael Adebolajo, 28, remains in hospital.

Drummer Rigby, 25, was walking to the Royal Artillery Barracks in Woolwich when he was struck by a car and then attacked.

Detectives have been in Woolwich handing out leaflets in the hope of finding further witnesses who have not already come forward.

Scotland Yard said officers and the security service continue to work "tirelessly and painstakingly" on the inquiry.

Commander Simon Letchford urged any witnesses to the attack, or anyone with any information, to come forward.

He also called for information on the blue Vauxhall Tigra, registration N696 JWX, that hit Drummer Rigby.

"Seven days ago Lee Rigby was murdered in an act of violence that was shocking and horrific. Our thoughts are with Lee's family and friends at this very difficult time for them," Cdr Letchford said.

"A fast-paced and complex investigation is now under way led by detectives from the Met's Counter Terrorism Command.

"As part of that investigation, officers are asking for the public's help. We need to hear from anyone who may have seen Lee being attacked or who may have any other information that may help."

Police have arrested 10 people in connection with the investigation so far.

On Tuesday police said a 50-year-old man had been "bailed to a later date pending further inquiries".

Hayden Allen, 21, who reportedly attended the same mosque as the two suspects, was held on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder, but was later released on bail.

A statement from his lawyer said Mr Allen had "no prior knowledge" and "played no part" in the "atrocity".

Four other people have been bailed and two released without charge.

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