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Funeral of Woolwich murder victim Lee Rigby underway

The funeral of murdered soldier Lee Rigby, who was killed in broad daylight in Woolwich in May, is getting under way in the UK.

Funeral of Woolwich murder victim Lee Rigby underway

Fri, 12 Jul, 2013 - 12:11

The funeral of murdered soldier Lee Rigby, who was killed in broad daylight in Woolwich in May, is getting under way in the UK.

Family were joined about 800 mourners, including Prime Minister David Cameron and the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson.

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