Woolwich Murder Suspect Michael Adebolajo Brutally Attacked In London Prison
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One of the men accused of killing Fusilier Lee Rigby has been injured during a violent incident in prison.
Woolwich murder suspect Michael Adebolajo lost two teeth as he was restrained by officers at Belmarsh jail in south-east London.
It is understood several officers were called in to help after Adebolajo began acting violently on Wednesday, and he was injured during the subsequent melee in the prison’s high-security wing.
Last night the Metropolitan Police said it had started an investigation. No arrests have been made.
Adebolajo, from Romford, east London, is one of two men accused of murdering Fusilier Rigby outside Woolwich barracks on May 22.
When he appeared in court last month charged with the murder, he complained about his treatment at the hands of prison staff.
During the June 5 hearing via video-link from the prison, he was flanked by prison officers in full riot gear. Belmarsh staff asked for him to be handcuffed on the basis he was ‘unpredictable’ and had refused to comply with their orders.
The judge, Mr Justice Sweeney, terminated the video-link after Adebolajo launched into a series of rants against prison staff.
The unit in which he is being detained has the highest security classification in the country, and holds notorious terror suspects and dangerous felons.
Inmates have included Al Qaeda preacher Abu Qatada until his deportation earlier this month, and fanatic Abu Hamza, who was extradited to the US last year. The cost of keeping each inmate in the unit is estimated at £65,000 a year.
It is understood several officers were called in to help after Adebolajo began acting violently on Wednesday, and he was injured during the subsequent melee in the prison’s high-security wing.
Last night the Metropolitan Police said it had started an investigation. No arrests have been made.
Adebolajo, from Romford, east London, is one of two men accused of murdering Fusilier Rigby outside Woolwich barracks on May 22.
When he appeared in court last month charged with the murder, he complained about his treatment at the hands of prison staff.
During the June 5 hearing via video-link from the prison, he was flanked by prison officers in full riot gear. Belmarsh staff asked for him to be handcuffed on the basis he was ‘unpredictable’ and had refused to comply with their orders.
The judge, Mr Justice Sweeney, terminated the video-link after Adebolajo launched into a series of rants against prison staff.
The unit in which he is being detained has the highest security classification in the country, and holds notorious terror suspects and dangerous felons.
Inmates have included Al Qaeda preacher Abu Qatada until his deportation earlier this month, and fanatic Abu Hamza, who was extradited to the US last year. The cost of keeping each inmate in the unit is estimated at £65,000 a year.
