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London attacker was British-born of Nigerian descent-source

by Reuters
Thursday, 23 May 2013 10:12 GMT

LONDON, May 23 (Reuters) - One of the attackers who hacked a soldier to death in London was British-born and of Nigerian descent, a source with knowledge of the investigation said.

The other man may also be British with a Nigerian background, the source told Reuters.

British media identified one of the men as Michael Adebolajo, citing police sources. (Reporting by Guy Faulconbridge)

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