Michael Adebolajo, Suspect in London attack was previously investigated for terrorist ties; 2 homes raided

Michael Adebolajo was a devout Christian who had converted to Islam. Both suspects in yesterday’s gruesome slaying of a soldier had been previously looked at by security forces for ties to terrorists, or terror networks – that according to Scotland Yard.

Scotland Yard meanwhile confirmed that the victim was a soldier, but did not release his name. The government also lifted its temporary order for members of the military not to wear their uniform in public.

The assailants, who struck the soldier, apparently at random, with their car on Wednesday then attacked him with knives and meat cleavers, are under arrest. Both were hospitalized after being shot by police.

During the night, police raided two homes, one in Greenwich and one in Lincolnshire, in connection with their investigation into the brutal attack.

The Associated Press, quoting an unidentified British official, said both men had been part of an earlier security services probe.

The BBC, quoting unidentified sources, said one of the suspects is 28-year-old Michael Adebolajo, who comes from a devout Christian family but converted to Islam after leaving college in 2001. The BBC said he was described as “bright and witty” when he was at college.

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