Woolwich attack, the soldier killed named as Drummer Lee Rigby

The soldier killed in an attack on a London street is named as father of one Drummer Lee Rigby of the 2nd Battalion the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.

He's 25 years, from Manchester, 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."

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