Woolwich murder suspect Michael Adebowale in court

A man has appeared in court charged with murdering the soldier Lee Rigby in Woolwich, south-east London.

A handcuffed Michael Adebowale, 22, confirmed his name and address as the charges were read out at Westminster Magistrates' Court.

He was charged on Wednesday, after spending six days in hospital having been shot by armed police following the attack on Drummer Rigby on 22 May.

Matt Prodger reports from outside Westminster Magistrates Court.

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