Lee Rigby's mum told son 'to rest in peace' after sentencing
The mother of murdered soldier Lee Rigby said she told her son it was "time for you to rest in peace" as she watched two men being sentenced over his killing yesterday
Three arrests outside sentencing of Lee Rigby killers
Three people were arrested outside the Old Bailey today as far-right protesters gathered ahead of the sentencing of the two men who murdered soldier Lee Rigby.
Dozens of demonstrators gathered outside the court building, waving Union flags and chanting.
A City of London Police spokesman said two men were arrested, one on suspicion of actual bodily harm and one for affray.
A woman was arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly.
The police spokesman said there was a "significant police presence" in the area.
The street has been closed in both directions outside the court.
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