Second man charged with murder of British soldier

A second man is to appear in court charged with the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby in Woolwich, Scotland Yard said.

Michael Adebolajo, 28, of Romford, Essex, has also been charged with the attempted murder of two police officers and the possession of a firearm. He was charged on Saturday and will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court today.

Michael Adebowale, 22, has been charged with murdering the young soldier and is due to appear at the Old Bailey on the same day.