Accused UK soldier killer attacked

One of the men accused of murdering a British soldier outside his Barracks in England has been attacked in prison.

Accused UK soldier killer attacked

One of the men accused of murdering British soldier Lee Rigby has been attacked in prison.

One of the men accused of butchering a British soldier in a London street in a suspected Islamist attack has been attacked in prison.

Michael Adebolajo, 28, was set upon at Bemarsh prison in southeast London on Wednesday.

The Prison Service wouldn't comment on reports that he lost two teeth in the incident and had been "targeted" by prison officers.

A spokeswoman said they were investing the incident.

Adebolajo is accused of hacking Fusilier Lee Rigby to death together with Michael Adebowale, 22, near Woolwich Barracks in south east London on May 22.

The pair are expected to stand trial on November 18.

Following the attack, thousands of people paid their respects at the scene of Rigby's death.

But despite pleas from police and his family for his death not to be used for political gain, there have also been several clashes between rival protesters.


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