Woolwich Murder: Family Visit Attack Scene

Drummer Lee Rigby's family have visited the scene of his murder in Woolwich as memorial services are held in his honour.

A large crowd looked on as the soldier's widow Rebecca left a "Dad" balloon, flowers and a card, understood to be from his two-year-old son Jack.

The family were visibly moved as they viewed hundreds of messages and flowers left yards from the spot where the 25-year-old was killed.

Drummer Rigby's mother Lyn - clutching a teddy bear - and stepfather Ian were also among the relatives who spent around an hour reading messages from members of the public.

Their visit came after the murdered soldier was remembered at church services across the country, including in Woolwich and his hometown Middleton in Greater Manchester.

Canon Philip Miller from All Saints and Martyrs in Langley, Middleton, said the whole community was grieving after Drummer Rigby's death.

He told his congregation: "The last few days have made us all feel that a bit of ourselves has died too. It has been hard.

"Today is a day to remember with pride a fine, brave Langley lad - someone anxious to serve both Queen and country, a man devoted to his profession as a brave soldier and yet who was not afraid to tell his mum how much he loved her."

Prayers have also been said during a service at Woolwich's St Mary Magdalene Parish Church.