Events tagged with "lee rigby"

Historical Events tagged with "lee rigby"

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Crime & Law

Fusilier Lee Rigby Murdered in Woolwich

May 22nd, 2013 11 years ago

Two men attacked and killed soldier Lee Rigby in Woolwich, Southeast London. The brutal incident, which occurred in broad daylight, involved a vehicle striking Rigby before he was assaulted with knives. The perpetrators were motivated by extremist ideologies and aimed to make a political statement. Immediate aftermath saw the attackers engage with bystanders while proclaiming their motives.