Woolwich Suspect Charged

Police have charged Michael Abedowale with the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby who was hacked to death
last week as he returned to his army barracks.

Adebowale, 22, from Greenwich, South East London was arrested at the scene in Woolwich after he was shot by armed police.

Detectives from Scotland Yard's Counter Terrorism Command have been authorised to charge him with the murder of Drummer Rigby, 25, as well as possession of a firearm.
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.

"Following the release of Michael Adebowale from hospital, we have authorised the police to charge him with the murder of Drummer Rigby.

"We have also authorised police to charge him with possession of a firearm, contrary to section 16A of the Firearms Act 1968.