Police have made three more arrests in the brutal killing of British soldier Lee Rigby, Metropolitan Police said.
The men, in their 20s, were arrested Saturday evening and are being held on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder, police said.
Rigby was slain Wednesday in London's Woolwich neighborhood by two men who drove a car into him, then hacked him with knives and a cleaver. The two suspects were arrested after the attack. Ref. BBC
British Soldier Drummer Lee Rigby Murder Case (Hover)
Woolwich murder: Police make 10th arrest:
A 10th person has been arrested in connection with the murder of soldier Lee Rigby in Woolwich. Meanwhile shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper said ministers must put "More effort" Into fighting the "Murderous narrative" Of hate preachers. Ref. Source 9
A second suspect in last week's slaying of a British soldier in London was charged Saturday with murder, London's Metropolitan Police said.
Michael Adebolajo, 28, also was charged with attempted murder of two police officers and possession of a firearm, police said.
Police said attackers killed Lee Rigby a couple of hundred yards away from the Royal Artillery Barracks in the southeast London district of Woolwich on May 22.
Adebolajo and a second suspect, Michael Adebowale, 22, were hospitalized after the attack. Adebolajo was released from the hospital into police custody on Friday. Adebowale was charged with murder after he was released from the hospital Tuesday. Ref. CNN
Woolwich murder, the MI6 connection:
Younger brother of Michael Adebolajo 'was paid thousands to spy in Middle East'; Jeremiah Adebolajo, who uses the name Abul Jaleel, was also asked to help 'turn' his brother, Michael, to work for MI5, who were already aware of Michael's close links to extremist groups. Ref. Source 3
Further arrests after sickening attack
British police have made two further arrests and raided houses across London following the brutal murder of a serving soldier who survived a tour of duty in Afghanistan.Prime Minister David Cameron appealed for calm after 25-year-old...
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The funeral of drummer Lee Rigby took place today, hundreds turned out to line the streets, and there was a 2 minute silence in remembrance for him.
He died in really terrible circumstances, and I don't think he will ever be forgotten in this country.
The 2 men who killed him are going on trial in November.
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