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Police quiz Woolwich suspect

Suspected Woolwich attacker Michael Adebolajo is being questioned by police for a second day regarding the death Drummer Lee Rigby.

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Woolwich suspect arrested on suspicion of 'attempted murder of police officer'

Police said Woolwich suspect Michael Adebolajo, who was today discharged from hospital, has also been arrested for the attempted murder of a police officer:

A 28-year-old man arrested on 22 May on suspicion of the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby in Woolwich was discharged from hospital this afternoon.

He has been taken into custody at a south London police station.

On arrival at the police station he was further arrested on the suspicion of the attempted murder of a police officer.

He remains in custody and will be interviewed by detectives from the Metropolitan Police Service Counter Terrorism Command.

– Metropolitan Police statement

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