A man has been found guilty of harassment after claiming the horrific Woolwich murder of Fusiilier Lee Rigby was a ‘conspiracy’.

Christopher Spivey, 52, was found guilty of harassment and sending grossly offensive messages.

Spivey, from Essex, began an 11-month campaign of abuse against Fusilier Rigby’s family in the wake of his death.

The soldier was brutally murdered in broad daylight on May 22 2013.

The 25-year-old was killed near the Royal Artillery Barracks, at Artillery Place in Woolwich.

He died from multiple cut and stab wounds and was nearly decapitated after being hit by a car.

Michael Adebolajo was given a whole-life term and Michael Adebowale was jailed for a minimum of 45 years at the Old Bailey for his murder last year.

MORE TOP STORIES Spivey made direct contact with the victim’s mum and sister, Lynn Rigby and Sara McClure, while they were still coming to terms with their loved one’s death.

He also accused the Rigby family of photoshopping images of the deceased.

He posted a series of comments on social media claiming the soldier had never existed and that the story of his murder was a conspiracy.

The internet troll also claimed the murder was fabricated to foment anti-Islamic feelings.

In a statement read to court Fusiliers Rigby’s mother said she found his claims "extremely disturbing" and "sick".

Jenny Hopkins, chief crown prosecutor for CPS east of England, said: "The prosecution's case was that the combination of the postings, containing a mixture of grossly offensive remarks about the Rigby family, upsetting assertions surrounding the murder, and the publication of details of two of the family's homes, could not be justified under freedom of speech.”

Spivey denied the allegations but was found guilty at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court. He will be sentenced on August 27.