22.40 Ingrid Loyau-Kennet, the woman who confronted one of the attackers in the Woolwich murder, has spoken of how she tried to calm the man down. 22.08 The Armed Forces Senior Imam Asim Hafiz described the attack as "horrific, heinous and totally unprovoked." He said: "I would like to offer my condolences to the family and friends of the victim of this crime. This attack was a horrific, heinous and totally unprovoked crime which has no place in Islam and the British Muslim community has unequivocally condemned it. There are nearly a thousand Muslims serving in the Armed Forces. They are proud to serve alongside their comrades, one of whom they tragically lost yesterday. The Armed Forces are about defending the United Kingdom and everyone who lives in this country - Muslim and non-Muslims. Having worked as an Imam in the Armed Forces for eight years and spent nearly a year in Afghanistan working with the British military, I have seen firsthand the tremendous work that the British military is doing to establish peace and security. They are trying to help Afghans in partnership with other Afghans for a brighter future. 21.34 Abu Baraa, a friend of the killer Adebolajo, called him a "very caring, very concerning" man who "just wanted to help everybody." He told CNN: "I wasn't surprised that it happened... Britain is only responsible, the government, and I believe all of us, as a public, we are responsible. We should condemn ourselves, why we did not do enough to stop these wars going on in Iraq and Afghanistan. He added that Adebolajo had been "very vocal" about his feelings that Muslims overseas were being oppressed. 21.13 Drummer Lee Rigby's commanding officer Lt Col Jim Taylor has paid tribute to the soldier: 20.55 Police have tonight charged two men in separate attacks on mosques, in what is thought to have been "revenge" following the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby in Woolwich. Andrew Grindley, 45, from Rochester, has been charged with racially aggravated criminal damage and burglary following the mosque in Canterbury Street, Gillingham, Kent. Police have also rrested Geoffrey Ryan, 43, on suspicion of attempted arson after he reportedly walked into a mosque with a knife in Braintree, Essex. 20.25 The family of Drummer Lee Rigby tonight paid tribute to the soldier, saying: "Lee was lovely. He took a 'big brother' role with everyone. 19.47 Telegraph TV has a video of Anjem Choudary, former leader of banned Islamic group Al Muhajiroun, refusing to condemn the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby, saying one of the alleged attackers had shown concern and regret for his actions. 19.24 Louisa Peacock asks how parents explain the Woolwich attack to young children. Behind the sensationalism and media frenzy, behind the trauma, shock and outrage of what has happened, what should parents tell their children about the Woolwich attack? Should they wait until their child asks a question, or should they deliberately approach them about the subject? Should parents talk about murder, and if so, how do you approach the subject of death with young people? Would you mention the 'terrorism' aspect of the Woolwich story, or avoid it? Of course every parenting style is different and each family will have their own ways of dealing with shocking news. It will also depend on how old your children are as to how much detail you go into. 19.15 Six residential addresses are being search as part of the investigation - including three in south London, one in east London, one in north London and one in Lincolnshire. 19.00 Some 1,200 extra police officers have been deployed across London tonight in the wake of the attack. We're aiming to reassure the public. The officers will be deployed at key locations including religious venues, transport hubs and busy areas," a spokesman told the AFP news agency. 18.55 President Barack Obama has issued a statement condemning the attacks. I condemn in the strongest terms the appalling attack against a British service member in Woolwich on May 22. The United States stands resolute with the United Kingdom, our ally and friend, against violent extremism and terror. There can be absolutely no justification for such acts, and our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the victim, the police and security services responding to this horrific act and the communities they serve, and the British people. Anjem Choudary, centre, and Michael Adebolajo, left in the white hat, at a protest (BBC) 18.34 Edward Malnick reports that open sessions for "prayer and reflection" for people of all faiths are being held for the local community at St Mary Magdalene parish church by the rector of Woolwich, the Rev Jesse van der Valk. Dr Michael Ipgrave, the Bishop of Woolwich, who spent time at the church last night and most of today said he had found residents shocked and saddened. But he added: "It has shown the extend to which there are strong links between communities. I have been in close contact with the mosque, I have just been to a Mass at the Roman Catholic church, and I am going to a local meeting tonight organised by the council of faith leaders. There is a real sense of commitment to make sure that this does not drive us apart. 18.25 The Met adds that a 22-year-old man and a 28-year-old man shot by police at the scene and arrested on suspicion of murder remain in separate London hosptials and are both in a stable condition. Their injuries are not life threatening. The statement adds: "Search warrants have been executed under PACE at six residential addresses; three in south London, one in east London, one in north London and one in Lincoln. The searches are ongoing. 18.23 The Metropolitan Police has released a new statement, saying a 29-year-old man was arrested today on suspicion of conspiracy to murder. A 29-year-old woman was arrested at a residential address in south London on suspicion of the same offence. Both remain in custody at a south London police station. 18.20 Scotland Yard announces two more arrests. 18.13 The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) says it is not pursuing any criminal or misconduct offences in relation to the officers who used their weapons. IPCC investigators have viewed CCTV of what happened and say two officers fired guns and one discharged a Taser. Derrick Campbell, IPCC commissioner, says: "Our investigation is as a result of the tragic events yesterday and I would like to express my sincere sympathies to the family of Lee Rigby at this terrible time. We have viewed CCTV footage of the police shooting. At this stage we are not pursuing any criminal or misconduct offences. Officers have provided initial statements and we will be obtaining additional accounts. The IPCC is independently verifying information regarding the circumstances of this incident and we can promise the Woolwich community, and wider public, that our investigation will be thorough. 18.07 Philip Hammond, the Defence Secretary, says the entire defence community is "shocked and saddened" by the killing of Drummer Rigby. He says: "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. The Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir David Richards, said the killing had only reinforced the determination within the Armed Forces. We are absolutely determined not to be intimidated into not doing the right thing, whether it is here in this country or in Afghanistan or wherever we seek to serve the nation. He says that he and the Prime Minister have agreed that personnel should resume wearing their military uniforms when they are off base. "I think this is a completely isolated incident - we wait to hear more but that is our view," he says. There is no reason at all why we should not wear our uniforms with pride, but on a common sense basis. 17.46 The Rt Revd Mark Davies, The Bishop of Middleton, says: "The nation has been shocked by Lee's death. But the greatest burden is carried by those he knew and loved. Our prayers and sympathies are with his family, friends and those he served with. 17.35 Nicola James, 45, who lives next to the Greenwich flat that was raided by police earlier, tells Josie Ensor she had seen the second suspect around the estate in the last few months. She says: "After his girlfriend's mother died a month ago he kept coming around. I think she had converted to Islam for him two years ago. There were lots of small children in the house which might have been them. She sometimes wore a burka and other times would cover her whole face. He was always preaching in Woolwich High Street, while you could hear the girlfriend praying and chanting in the flat. The family were all quite quiet, they didn't socialise with people on the estate. 17.27 Sergeant Barry Ward, Drum Major Second Fusiliers, says: "Drummer Rigby was a loving father with a very bubbly character. He was an excellent Drummer, loved his job and was a highly popular member of the Platoon. He had served in Afghanistan as an FSG Operator and was very diligent in his work. He was always around when needed and will be sorely missed by all members of the Second Fusiliers Corps of Drums. 17.26 Ned Miller, Warrant Officer Class 1, Regimental Sergeant Major Second Fusiliers, says: "Riggers is what every battalion needs. He was one of the Battalion's great characters always smiling and always ready to brighten the mood with his fellow Fusiliers. He was an excellent drummer and well respected within the Drums platoon. He was easily identified whilst on parade by the huge smile on his face and how proud he was to be a member of the Drums. He would always stop for a chat just to tell me Manchester United would win the league again. My thoughts are with his family and they will always be part of the Fusilier family. 17.23 Captain Alan Williamson, Adjutant Second Fusiliers and Drummer Rigby's Platoon Commander from 2010-2011, says:Drummer Rigby was known as "Riggers" within the Platoon and was "a cheeky and humorous man, always there with a joke to brighten the mood." He says: "He was an extremely popular member of the Fire Support Group (FSG). An excellent side drummer and highly competent machine gunner, he was always there to help out the younger members of the FSG whenever possible. His loss will be felt across the Battalion but this is nothing compared to how his family must be feeling at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with them. 17.21 Lieutenant Colonel Jim Taylor MBE, Commanding Officer Second Fusiliers, pays tribute to "a dedicated and professional soldier." He says: "He was a real character within the Second Fusiliers. He will be sorely missed by everyone in the Second Fusiliers. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this incredibly difficult time. Once a Fusilier, Always a Fusilier. 17.18 Drummer Rigby, 25, from Crumpsall, Manchester was from 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, attached to the Regimental Recruiting Team in London. 17.16 The Ministry of Defence pays tribute to Drummer Rigby as "an extremely popular and witty soldier." In a statement it says: "Drummer Rigby was a larger than life personality within the Corps of Drums and was well known, liked and respected across the Second Fusiliers. He was a passionate and life-long Manchester United fan. A loving father to his son Jack, aged 2 years, he will be sorely missed by all who knew him. The Regiment's thoughts and prayers are with his family during this extremely difficult time. 17.03 The British soldier hacked to death has been named as Drummer Lee Rigby. The wedding of murdered Woolwich soldier Lee James Rigby to Rebecca Metcalfe in October 2007. Picture: Rossparry 16.50 A family linked to one of the suspects would keep their neighbours up all night with Islamic chanting, neighbours have said. Residents in a Greenwich estate said that one of the woman staying at the house, thought to be the girlfriend of one of the killers, converted to Islam two and a half years ago. The flat is thought to belong to a woman who died five weeks ago. Since then her two daughters - one of whom neighbours said was the girlfriend of one of the suspects - would sometimes stay there. The suspect who has not yet been identified - the man in the green jacket - was also seen there, along with a 15-year old boy, thought to be the son of one of the women. Police 'armed to the hilt' smashed their way into the home morning, carrying machine guns and wearing bullet proof vests. I saw the man who was in the video in the green jacket go inside the house. There's a teenage boy who lives there sometimes too. He used to cause trouble on my part of the estate. He came over to my part of the estate once and my dog bit him. The family tried to take me to court but I won the case. His mum headbutted me. 16.47 Alfie Swain, who said he had met the victim, told BBC News of his grief at the news. He said: "I can't explain it, how much it hurts. It's just disappointing. I'd met him in and out of the Army base itself. Hearing that he's gone is just destroying. He was a nice man. He was caring, loving. To hear that he's gone is just disappointing. I'm just terribly, terribly upset. I just want to burst into tears right now. But the would-be soldier said yesterday's atrocity will not stop him from joining the Army. I've wanted to join the Army since I was a kid, I've been thinking about it so now I'm going to do it. I'm going to join up no matter what. I know it's going to be hard for me but I'm going to join up and do the best that I can. 16.40 The charity Help For Heroes was swamped with donations today, leading to its website crashing. The popular military support group was deluged with calls, donations and demands for its merchandise, prompting its website to go down due to massive internet traffic. Supporters took to Twitter and social networks in a bid to boost the charity's coffers after a soldier wearing a Help For Heroes top was hacked to death by Islamic extremists in Woolwich, south east London, yesterday. Celebrities such as Michael Vaughan, the ex-England cricketer, and the adventurer and broadcaster Ben Fogle were among those urging well-wishers to give money to the charity. Today, Help For Heroes offered its thanks for the "extraordinary demonstration of support." 16.16 Julie Siddiqi, of the Islamic Society of Britain, tells the Telegraph that Britain's Muslim community have been left "sickened" by the horrific killing of a soldier in Woolwich "just like everybody else." Julie Siddiqi, of the Islamic society of Britain, has spoken of the feeling in the Muslim community 16.10 Nick Robinson, the BBC's political Editor, has apologised for saying the attackers were of "Muslim appearance." The corporation received 43 complaints after Mr Robinson used the term on the 6 o'clock news. In his blog today the senior journalist wrote that his instinct told him was that it was an act of terrorism, and he had tried to establish whether this was true. With minutes to go before the BBC News at Six I was told by a senior Whitehall source that the incident was being treated as a suspected terrorist incident and being taken very seriously indeed. This information changed the news from a crime story to something of more significance. The police had, I was told, described the attackers as being "of Muslim appearance" and shouting "Allahu Akbar." On air I directly quoted a senior Whitehall source saying that the police had used that description. "That phrase "of Muslim appearance" clearly offended some who demanded to know what it could possibly mean. Others were concerned that it was a racist generalisation. He said later reports and videos backed up the idea that the attack was linked to terrorism. Despite this and the fact that I was directly quoting a source I'm sorry for using a phrase that, on reflection, was both liable to be misinterpreted and to cause offence. 15.48 Parents at Mulgrave Primary School, next to the site of the killing, described to Claire Carter a school in 'lock down' after the murder. Terri Vosper said: "I used to see the guy around in Woolwich praying and preaching for Allah and stuff like that. I've lived here my whole life and I don't want to live here anymore. We've been told the headteacher saw the body outside and then there was a lock down. All the gates were locked and the doors and windows, and all the curtains got shut. Parents said children were told to go into the hall after the school was closed, and wait for their parents. Penelope Marsh, who has a four year old at the school, said: "As soon as the headteacher knew what was going on they just closed the school up. It went into lockdown. They closed everything up, pulled down all the blinds and kept the children in. They sent us a text message to come and pick the children up.  Natasha Wood, 26, said she thought she had seen one of the men and the two women, who tried to help the victim, before in Woolwich. She said: "Luckily the playground my son was in is at the back so he didn't see anything. It was mad. We had to wait for ages. I just wanted to get my son. We had to wait for ages for them to open the gates. One of the guys involved definitely looked familiar. We have probably passed him in the street. Those two women were so brave to go there when that happened. Parents said they had heard the headmaster had seen the body and then said the school must be locked to protect the children. Some parents said their children had been scared to go to school on Thursday. 15.38 Residents in the quiet Lincolnshire village of Saxilby have expressed their surprise that officers from Scotland Yard had raided a home in the area in connection with yesterday's brutal murder. "I knew nothing until this morning," one man said. I went out about 9.30, saw one police car and a few guys starting to walk around. I didn't think much to it but when I came back about one and a half, two hours later, police, media were all here. He said he had not seen anyone in the area who resembled either of the Woolwich suspects. He added: "It is unusual to see an ethnic minority face around here. This is traditional, rural middle England. It's just the way it is. So if they were living here, or one of them, or a family was here, they pretty well kept themselves to themselves. Police cars blocked off the roads and officers appeared to be searching a large executive house. It is thought they had been working inside for some hours. 15.36 A police raid on a flat on a housing estate in east Greenwich, south-east London, this morning, is thought to be linked to the attack. This afternoon two police vans were stationed outside the ground-floor flat on Eastney Street, with about a dozen officers stationed outside. The front door of the flat had been shattered. One neighbour said four people had been led away from the flat at 6am, and that two children, aged three and seven, were also taken away. The 62-year-old, who did not want to be named, said: "I've never noticed anything suspicious. When I saw the police here, first of all I thought it was drugs, then I heard people saying it was something to do with what happened yesterday. The flat has now been sealed off by officers. The suspect named by sources as Michael Adebolajo, left, and the second alleged killer are rumoured to have been schoolmates 15.21 Former neighbours of Michael Adebolajo have described him as a "nasty kid" who once punched a young girl neighbour in the face. Whilst some have described his family as devout Christians, others have painted a different picture and blamed his home life for his alleged actions. One 68-year-old Romford resident, who did not want to be named, said she was informed by a young girl's brother that she had been attacked by him. He said Michael had spat in her face and then punched her. I looked out the window and he was stood in his front garden in a rage. The police turned up but I don't think he was ever arrested," she said. The incident happened ten years ago and the neighbour and the family have since moved. She added: "He was very aggressive. I would see him in the street and say a neighbourly 'hello', but he would just glare at you and suck his teeth. She believed his mother worked in healthcare and spent a lot of time outside London. She continued: "The father was never around much, it seemed the kids were on there own a lot. Michael would regularly have a large group of friends over and they would sit in the garage with music blaring. They would also bring in lots of beer. The house was like How Clean Is Your House. I once caught a glimpse inside when the door was open, there was food everywhere. They also had a problem with rats. The woman said Michael's mother and sisters were very pleasant but she knew them only to say 'hello'. Another neighbour Graham Silverton, 62, said: "What chance did he have with that father. He would go into a rage with people for parking outside his house. It's the father's bloody fault. The day they moved out I was so happy. The father was a complete nutcase. 15.06 A former friend of Michael Adebolajo has said he had no idea that the football loving Spurs fan had become radicalised. Window cleaner Graham Wells, 30, said that he knew Michael as 'Jay' and lived in the flat below the one he shared with his sister in Romford. He described him as a 'lovely bloke who always had a smile on his face'. Mr Wells, who last saw him a year ago, said: "He was a lovely bloke. I am surprised - cutting a soldiers head off in the middle of London is not really on. I lived in the middle flat, that's how I got to know him. Before that I knew of him from Marshalls Park school. I went to another school, but we used to go over to the park to play football. He was a Tottenham fan and played in midfield. I never had any inclination that he was getting radicalised. He used to be, like most men his age, smoking a bit of green. He never used to drink at all. He became a bit more within himself but every time we were together he was all right. He lived above me, I think him and his sister. He was more of an acquaintance to me and he wasn't close enough to me to tell me where he was born and things like that. He moved out a year ago. Mr Wells, who claims he recognised Adebolajo from today's papers, said: "He never expressed any opinion - no politics whatsoever. I think he might have been radicalised by the internet. He was the sort of person you wouldn't want to get on the wrong side of because he was a big fellow, and you basically would not want to get involved. 15.02 The son of Ingrid Loyau-Kennett has described how her intervention in yesterday's attack was motivated by her "incredible maternal instinct." She was in London celebrating her son Basil Baradaran's 23rd birthday when she came across the horrifying street execution. Basil, an animation graduate who lives close to the murder scene with sister Pawony, 24, said: "Mum came up to visit for my birthday and we'd had a lovely celebration. I was meeting her at the train station when she walked up and started telling me had happened. My first thought was for her safety but I could see she was completely intact. I couldn't believe what she was telling me. I don't know what was going through her mind or how she found the strength to do what she did but I'm totally awestruck. I'm about as proud as a son could be. He added: "As amazed as I am by what she did, it's actually what I've come to expect from her." 14.57 Dr Muhammad Abdul Bari, Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain, has said: "No cause justifies this murder...These voices of extremism have no place in our mosques." 14.48 The sister of Michael Adebolajo - the man believed to be one of the attackers - was led away from her home in Harold Hill by police earlier today and the property was searched by detectives, it has been reported. A woman purporting to be Blessing Adebolajo told the Romford Recorder: "They have searched our home in Harold Hill; we didn't know he was going to do this." Her friend told the local newspaper that the second man in the video of the attack attended the Marshalls Park School with Adebolajo. The friend said: "They were always together at school. They were as thick as thieves. They may have even been related. Michael's family were ultra-religious, they may have been born-again Christians. Michael got into Islam but no-one knew how much. Soldiers stand guard outside the barracks in Woolwich (EPA) 14.42 Mulgrave primary school have released a statement. Head teacher Dr David Dixon said: "To have an incident of this nature take place so close to the school was obviously very shocking for pupils, staff and parents. At the time, no one knew the exact nature of the incident and whether there was the potential for further risk to children's safety. We therefore immediately put our contingency measures in place - making sure that all children were safe and helping them to stay calm, then making arrangements as soon as possible to contact parents and ensure children could safely be taken home. Today our priority has been to focus on ensuring children have as calm and as normal a day as possible. Parents have been very supportive of the school in this, despite the obvious shock at having such an incident take place in their community. Chair of Governors Ian Taylor added, "Mulgrave is a successful and harmonious school and the school's strong and supportive ethos has clearly helped in our response to what's happened. It's clear from the comments of parents that our staff were exemplary in their response to the incident, and I would like to pay tribute to their calmness and professionalism. 14.31 One of our reporters at the scene, Edward Malnick, has seen plain clothes detectives carrying out door to door enquiries and interviewing local residents. 14.22 Friends who attended Marshall Parks School in Romford with Michael Adebolajo have expressed their shock at news of his alleged actions. They described him to Victoria Ward as a keen football player and a "peaceful," "bright" student who was in the top sets for many subjects and "would never hurt a fly." Boris Johnson visited the scene of the killing today and talked to police officers (REUTERS/Luke MacGregor) 14.03 The chairman of the Islamic Society at Greenwich University as said he did not think that Michael Adebaloja, the man believed to be one of the attackers, was radicalised during his time there. The Islamic Society chairman, who gave his name as Muhammed, insisted theirs was a peaceful group. He said: "I do not know this guy and nor does anybody else I have spoken to from the society. I cannot speak for the group then because I was not here but as far as now is concerned we are a peaceful group. He told Josie Ensor: "The victim was not from around here, he was from Lincolnshire and i think he served in the Yorkshire Regiment.