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Woolwich attack: Full list of today's coverage

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:46:49 GMT

Muslim reaction: Outrage, sorrow and frustration of Muslims forced to condemn atrocity

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:02:57 GMT

British Muslims emphatically condemned the actions of the Woolwich killers, as thousands used social media to express their outrage and sorrow.

The far right: BNP and EDL mobilise as mainstream leaders strive to contain backlash

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:02:57 GMT

Fears of a backlash against Muslim communities were rising last night despite attempts to calm anger at the savage killing in Woolwich.

The family: A strict and loving upbringing – but then the teenage Michael Adebolajo went off the rails

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:02:56 GMT

Every Sunday Michael Adebolajo's mother Tana would don traditional West African dress and depart from her neat semi in London's Essex suburbs to attend church with her family.

The community: 'I don't want to stay out late. You don't know what will happen'

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:02:56 GMT

Situated in one of the most ethnically diverse boroughs in the country, Woolwich is home to many people of African descent who fled their home countries for a more stable life in the UK.

The response: Powers to monitor internet use back on Cabinet's agenda

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:02:56 GMT

The Woolwich murder will be used by Theresa May, the Home Secretary, to revive plans for a "snooper's charter", allowing police and security services to monitor internet use, Conservative sources indicated tonight.

Exclusive: Suspect was inspired by cleric banned from UK after urging followers to behead enemies of Islam

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:47:07 GMT

One of the suspected killers who attempted to behead and disembowel a young soldier in the horrific Woolwich attack had listened to the preachings of a radical Muslim cleric banned from Britain over extremist activities, including alleged links to al-Qa’ida, The Independent has learnt.

Unhappy Mondays: It's the day of the week when muggers steal the most phones

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:42:20 GMT

It is the most miserable day of the week, a return to reality from the elation of the weekend. To compound Monday’s reputation problem, new figures indicate it is also the day when people are most likely to have their mobile phone stolen – with skint thieves who have spent their funds over the weekend to blame.

The killer: Woolwich suspect, Michael Adebolajo, described as the 'typical boy next door' from devout Christian family

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:37:49 GMT

Michael Adebolajo, one of the men arrested over the Woolwich murder, was a polite and well-mannered schoolboy rapper who turned to militant Islam after rebelling against his devoutly Christian family.

Woolwich suspect, Michael Adebolajo, described as the 'typical boy next door' from devout Christian family

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:37:49 GMT

Theresa May keen to revive 'snooper's charter' in wake of Woolwich attack

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:25:28 GMT

The Woolwich murder will be used by Theresa May, the Home Secretary, to revive plans for a “snoopers’ charter” allowing the police and the security services to monitor internet use, Conservative sources indicated.

Exclusive: Woolwich attack suspect was known to banned Islamist group and security services

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:59:16 GMT

One of the two men involved in the Woolwich terror attack was known to a banned Islamist organisation and went by the name of Mujahid,The Independent has learned.

Man and woman arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder victim of Woolwich machete attack, named as Drummer Lee Rigby

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:03:21 GMT

A man and a woman, both 29, have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder in relation to the Woolwich terror killing of Drummer Lee Rigby, according to Scotland Yard.

Friends and colleagues pay tribute to soldier killed in Woolwich machete attack Drummer Lee Rigby

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:03:21 GMT

The soldier killed by the two Islamists who attempted to behead and disembowel him was Drummer Lee Rigby, 25 years old, with a two year old son.

Breaking: Soldier killed in Woolwich machete attack named as Drummer Lee Rigby

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:03:21 GMT

The young man butchered by two Islamists who attempted to behead and disembowel him was Drummer Lee Rigby, aged 25, and father to a two-and-a-half-year-old son.

Mark Bridger tells Mold Crown Court he can't remember where he put April Jones' body

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:30:43 GMT

The man accused of abducting and murdering schoolgirl April Jones in a sexually motivated attack today told a jury he put her body “somewhere where it has not been found”.

Family doctor who used 'James Bond-style' wristwatch to film himself abusing patients is sentenced to 12 years for string of sexual assaults

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:12:29 GMT

A family doctor who used a James Bond-style wristwatch to film himself abusing female patients has been jailed for 12 years after admitting a string of sex offences.

Family doctor who used 'James Bond-style' wristwatch to film himself abusing patients is sentenced to 12 year for string of sexual assaults

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:12:29 GMT

A family doctor who used a James Bond-style wristwatch to film himself abusing female patients has been jailed for 12 years after admitting a string of sex offences.

Genson Courtney murder: Pair jailed for 'execution' of drug dealing stepson of gangland author Dave Courtney

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:30:55 GMT

Two men have been jailed for life for shooting the stepson of gangland celebrity and author Dave Courtney.

Pair jailed for murder of drug dealer Genson Courtney - stepson of gangland author Dave Courtney

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:30:55 GMT

Two men have been jailed for life for shooting the stepson of gangland celebrity and author Dave Courtney.

Exclusive: Woolwich attack suspect attended meetings of banned Islamist group - and were known by security services

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:25:21 GMT

One of the two men involved in the Woolwich terror attack was known to a banned Islamist organisation and went by the name of Mujahid, The Independent has learned.

Exclusive: Woolwich attack suspect was known to banned terror group and security services

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:25:21 GMT

One of the two men involved in the Woolwich terror attack was known to a banned Islamist organisation and went by the name of Mujahid, The Independent has learned.

Anti-terror police search Lincolnshire property as part of Woolwich soldier killing investigation

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:02:48 GMT

Anti-terror police investigating the "barbaric" murder of a soldier in London have searched a property 150 miles away in Lincolnshire.

Scotland Yard hits back over Woolwich response time

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:22:48 GMT

Scotland Yard has hit back after questions were raised about how long it took officers to reach the scene of the terrorist murder in Woolwich.

Woolwich attack exclusive: Man in bloody video - named 'Mujahid' - was known to Anjem Choudary's banned Islamist group Al Muhajiroun

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:10:21 GMT

One of the two men involved in the Woolwich terror attack was known to a banned Islamist organisation and went by the name of Mujahid, The Independent has learned.