Men accused of Lee Rigby's murder remanded in custody

The two men accused of murdering soldier Lee Rigby have both been remanded in custody after making separate court appearances.

Michael Adebolajo, 28, appeared before Westminster magistrates holding a copy of the Koran and stating he wished to be known as Mujahid Abu Hamza.

He was remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey within 48 hours.

Michael Adebowale, 22, appeared at the Old Bailey via video link and will next come before the same court on 28 June.

Both of those accused of Drummer Rigby's murder on 22 May were shot by police before they were arrested.

Mr Adebolajo, from Romford, east London, was charged after spending nine days in hospital.

He was also charged with the attempted murder of two police officers and possession of a firearm, a 9.4mm KNIL Model 91 revolver.

Mr Adebowale, of Greenwich, south-east London, who spent six days in hospital, was remanded in custody by Westminster Magistrates' Court last Thursday.

He also faces the same firearms charge as Mr Adebolajo.

During the hearing, at which he appeared via video link from Belmarsh Prison, he spoke only to confirm his name.