Suspect in court for killing of UK soldier
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June 4, 2013, Tuesday
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ONE of two men charged with murdering a British soldier on a busy London street appeared in court for the first time yesterday, blowing kisses to a supporter in the public gallery and clutching what appeared to be a Quran.
Michael Adebolajo, 28, was remanded in custody until a hearing within the next 48 hours to decide whether he can be released on bail.
Adebolajo, who was shot by police along with another man at the scene of the killing of Drummer Lee Rigby, appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court with his left arm wrapped in bandages.
Adebolajo repeatedly interrupted proceedings, asking why he had to stand up and questioning the charges after they were read to him.
"May I respond, may I respond," he asked several times during the five-minute hearing. He did not enter a plea and the magistrate said a further hearing will take place at the Central Criminal Court on June 28.
Adebolajo gave a thumbs-up sign to his defence lawyer and blew kisses to a man in the public gallery, appearing to mouth the words "I love you."
At the end of the hearing, Adebolajo stretched out his arms, pointed them to the sky and then kissed the book he was holding. "I would like to alleviate the pain if I may," he told the court before being led from the dock.
The British-born son of Nigerian parents is charged with murder, the attempted murder of two police officers and possession of a firearm with intent.
A second suspect, Michael Adebowale, 22, was also remanded in custody to June 28. He is also charged with murder and possession of a firearm with intent.
Rigby, 25, a veteran of the Afghan war, died at the scene of the attack, which took place in broad daylight near an army barracks on May 22.
Michael Adebolajo, 28, was remanded in custody until a hearing within the next 48 hours to decide whether he can be released on bail.
Adebolajo, who was shot by police along with another man at the scene of the killing of Drummer Lee Rigby, appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court with his left arm wrapped in bandages.
Adebolajo repeatedly interrupted proceedings, asking why he had to stand up and questioning the charges after they were read to him.
"May I respond, may I respond," he asked several times during the five-minute hearing. He did not enter a plea and the magistrate said a further hearing will take place at the Central Criminal Court on June 28.
Adebolajo gave a thumbs-up sign to his defence lawyer and blew kisses to a man in the public gallery, appearing to mouth the words "I love you."
At the end of the hearing, Adebolajo stretched out his arms, pointed them to the sky and then kissed the book he was holding. "I would like to alleviate the pain if I may," he told the court before being led from the dock.
The British-born son of Nigerian parents is charged with murder, the attempted murder of two police officers and possession of a firearm with intent.
A second suspect, Michael Adebowale, 22, was also remanded in custody to June 28. He is also charged with murder and possession of a firearm with intent.
Rigby, 25, a veteran of the Afghan war, died at the scene of the attack, which took place in broad daylight near an army barracks on May 22.
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