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Lee Rigby mother reads aloud ‘treasured’ last text message

The mother of Fusilier Lee Rigby, who was murdered by extremists in 2013, says she still “treasures� the last text her son ever sent to her.

After reading the Mother’s Day text aloud to 5 live’s Sarah Brett, she said tearfully: “I’d give anything to have him back right now. I miss him so much�.

Michael Adebolajo, 29, and Michael Adebowale, 22, were found guilty in December 2013 of murdering the 25-year-old soldier as he returned to his barracks in Woolwich, south-east London.

The full interview with Lyn Rigby can be heard on 5 live’s Afternoon Edition on Thursday 5 May 2016. Photos (except first and last) all reproduced with permission from Lyn Rigby and Rosie Dunn’s book: Lee Rigby, A Mother’s Story.

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