25-year-old Drummer Lee Rigby, from Manchester is the Sodier beheaded by two terrorists in London yesterday. he is of the 2nd Battalion the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.
He leaves behind a two-year-old son.Two men are under arrest in hospital after police shot them near Woolwich Barracks on Wednesday afternoon, in the aftermath of the attack.
The suspects, believed to include Michael Adebolajo, were known to security services, sources have said.
The victim’s name was announced by the Ministry of Defence pending formal police identification.
“An extremely popular and witty soldier, Drummer Rigby was a larger than life personality within the Corps of Drums and was well known, liked and respected across the Second Fusiliers,” the MoD statement said.
“He was a passionate and life-long Manchester United fan.”
He had joined the Army in 2006, and is described as a “loving father to his son Jack” who would be “sorely missed by all who knew him”.
Commanding officer Lt Col Jim Taylor said of Drummer Rigby: “An experienced and talented side drummer and machine gunner, he was a true warrior and served with distinction in Afghanistan, Germany and Cyprus.”
Capt Alan Williamson said: “Drummer Rigby or ‘Riggers’ as he was known within the platoon was a cheeky and humorous man, always there with a joke to brighten the mood.”
‘Served faithfully’
Defence Secretary Philip Hammond said: “This was a senseless murder of a soldier who has served the Army faithfully in a variety of roles including operational tours in Afghanistan.
“Our thoughts today are with his family and loved ones who are trying to come to terms with this terrible loss.”
Speaking earlier outside 10 Downing Street, Prime Minister David Cameron said the attacks were “solely and purely” the responsibility of the individuals involve
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