In a tragic turn of events, a Spanish-Brazilian national, Marcus Aurelio Arduini Monzo, has been brought before the court, facing charges for the murder of 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin in a horrific sword attack that shook London.
According to reports from Sky News, Monzo, a resident of Newham, east London, stands accused of a series of offenses, including two counts of attempted murder, two counts of grievous bodily harm, aggravated burglary, and possession of a bladed article, as announced by the police on Wednesday.
The attack, which occurred on Tuesday, left four people injured, including two Metropolitan Police officers.
Appearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, the 36-year-old defendant was remanded in custody this morning. He has been ordered to remain in custody until his appearance at the Old Bailey, scheduled for Tuesday, unless a hearing can be arranged on Friday.
Daniel Anjorin, a student at Bancroft’s private school in Woodford Green, was described by his family as “a wonderful child,” “well-loved,” and “hard-working.” His untimely passing has left his family shattered, with his relatives expressing deep anguish and calling his death an “absolute tragedy.”
In response to the devastating loss, a fundraising page was set up by a friend of Daniel’s brother on Wednesday, which has already raised an impressive £25,000, according to a report from the BBC.
The death of Daniel Anjorin has reignited conversations about the pressing issue of knife crime in the UK, particularly in London, prompting calls for urgent action to address the underlying factors contributing to such senseless violence.