Hainault sword attack: Daniel Anjorin fundraiser hits target as man in court charged with murder

A group called Nigerians in the UK have paid tribute to 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin, who died on Tuesday.

Marcus Monzo, 36, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, having also been charged with two counts of attempted murder, two counts of grievous bodily harm, aggravated burglary and possession of a bladed article.

Wearing a grey tracksuit, he appeared with four prison officers and spoke to confirm his name.

A fundraiser set up by a friend of the late Daniel Anjorin’s family has surpassed £45,000 just a day after it was created.

The fund was created as a means of sending money to Daniel’s family after he died on Tuesday.

The goal of the fund is to raise £60,000. You can view the GoFundMe page here.

Marcus Monzo, 36, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, having also been charged with two counts of attempted murder, two counts of grievous bodily harm, aggravated burglary and possession of a bladed article.

Wearing a grey tracksuit, he appeared with four prison officers and spoke to confirm his name.

Tens of thousands of pounds have already been raised for the family of Daniel Anjorin, 14, who was on his way to school on Tuesday when he was killed with a sword in Hainault.

A close friend of Daniel’s family said the teenager was “very much loved by everybody he came across… meant so much to a lot of people and will be dearly missed”.

A fundraiser set up by a friend of the late Daniel Anjorin’s family has surpassed £45,000 just a day after it was created.

The fund was created as a means of sending money to Daniel’s family after he died on Tuesday.

The goal of the fund is to raise £60,000. You can view the GoFundMe page here.

Tens of thousands of pounds have already been raised for the family of Daniel Anjorin, 14, who was on his way to school on Tuesday when he was killed with a sword in Hainault.

A close friend of Daniel’s family said the teenager was “very much loved by everybody he came across… meant so much to a lot of people and will be dearly missed”.

A group called Nigerians in the UK have paid tribute to 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin, who died on Tuesday.

The headteacher of Daniel Anjorin’s school Bancroft’s has paid tribute to the 14-year-old as the community mourns the “heartbreaking loss” of one of their pupils.

Simon Marshall, head of the private school in Woodford Green, said in a statement: “Daniel joined Bancroft’s at seven years old and quickly became a core member of our community. He was a true scholar, demonstrating commendable dedication to his academic pursuits. His positive nature and gentle character will leave a lasting impact on us. Losing such a young pupil is something we will always struggle to come to terms with. Our thoughts and prayers at this moment are with Daniel’s family and friends.

“It seems scarcely believable that less than a year on from the terrible death of Grace O’Malley Kumar in the Nottingham attacks we are facing fresh sorrow.

“All we can do for now is to look after one another and respect the privacy of Daniel’s family – it is a time of profound grief and as a community we will endure best if we come together in kindness and compassion.”

He added that the school is open over the next couple of afternoons for members of the Bancroft’s community to come and lay flowers in the Chapel and to sign a book of condolences.