Hainault stabbing: Man, 36, charged with murder after boy, 14, knifed to death and 4 others injured in sword rampage
A MAN has been charged with murdering a 14-year-old boy who was knifed to death as he walked to school in a sword rampage.
Daniel Anjorin was allegedly slashed at random, while four others were injured including a female cop who almost lost a hand.
Marcus Aurelio Arduini Monzo, 36, from Newham, has now been charged with murder.
The dual Spanish-Brazilian national will appear at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.
He has also been charged with two counts of attempted murder, two counts of grievous bodily harm, aggravated burglary, and possession of a bladed article.
The families of all those affected have been informed, Scotland Yard said.
Detective Chief Inspector Larry Smith said: “This is an incredibly tragic incident that has resulted in a young boy losing his life and his family devastated.
“On behalf of the family, I would ask that their privacy is respected.
“This is a complex investigation due to the number of crime scenes, forensic evidence, hours of CCTV footage and witnesses we need to speak to.
“I know that many people will want answers and we are working to provide them as soon as we can.
“I would also echo previous calls for patience as my officers carry out a painstaking investigation to deliver justice for Daniel, his family, those injured and the wider community.
“We are starting to build a picture of what happened on Tuesday.
“I want to thank everyone who has come forward to share dashcam, doorbell and mobile phone footage with us.
“Likewise, thank you to witnesses, who were no doubt terrified by what they saw, and who have made vital contributions to our investigation.
“Anyone who has not yet spoken to police and has any information should contact us as soon as possible.”
The horror unfolded on Tuesday just before 7am when a van smashed into a house in Laing Close.
The suspect was allegedly seen prowling the streets armed with a huge sword.
He is then accused of stabbing at innocent passers-by at random before police swarmed the scene.
Around 22 minutes later, the suspect was Tasered then arrested before being put under police guard in hospital.
Daniel was also taken to hospital but sadly couldn’t be saved and died shortly after.
Tributes have flooded in for Daniel, who was the youngest of three children from a local, church-going Nigerian family.
His mum Grace Anjorin, 49, is a science teacher, while dad Dr Ebenezer Anjorin, 59, works as a health and safety consultant.
Football-made Arsenal fan Daniel attended Bancroft’s School in nearby Woodford Green.
Tragically, the private school is the same establishment attended by Nottingham rampage victim Grace O’Malley-Kumar
Police confirmed two officers suffered significant injuries, while two members of the public were also treated in hospital.
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said one officer came close to losing her hand in the attack.
The force ruled out terrorism and said they did not believe the attack was targeted.
Chief Superintendent Stuart Bell said: “I want to confirm at present that we do not believe there is any ongoing threat to the wider public and we’re not seeking any other persons.
“The incident does not appear to be linked to any act of terrorism.
“We do not believe this to be a targeted attack and we are establishing the circumstances at the moment.”
The force is now urging anyone with information to contact 101.