Woolwich killing: victim named as Drummer Lee Rigby

The victim of the terrorist murder in Woolwich has been named as father-of-one Lee Rigby.

Drummer Rigby, 25, from Crumpsall, Manchester was from 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, attached to the Regimental Recruiting Team in London.

Sergeant Barry Ward said he was “a loving father” to his two-year-old son Jack, and had “a very bubbly character”.

A shocked and tearful neighbour outside the family home, a council house on the Langley estate in Middleton, Greater Manchester, said: “He had always wanted to be in the army since he was knee-high.”

The woman, who did not want to be named, added: “He was a lovely lad, he lived around here for years and went to Middleton Tech.”

A steady stream of relatives and friends visited the house throughout the day to support the family.

Police and PCSOs also stood guard outside the house and patrolled the street.