The man accused of killing 14-year-old schoolboy Daniel Anjorin with a samurai sword and attacking four others is expected to enter his pleas in September. Marcus Aurelio Arduini Monzo, a Dual Spanish-Brazilian national, appeared in court to face charges related to the incident. He is accused of attacking Daniel shortly after he left his home for school in Hainault, east London, on April 30.
In addition to the murder charge, Monzo is facing four counts of attempted murder, possession of a katana and a tanto, which are long and short Japanese swords, a kitchen knife, and aggravated burglary. The victims of the attempted murder include a 35-year-old IT engineer, a man who was allegedly hit with a van, a woman named Sindy Arias, and PC Yasmin Mechem-Whitfield, who sustained serious injuries during the attack.
Monzo is also accused of wounding Inspector Moloy Campbell with intent when he resisted arrest. The court appearance was delayed, and Monzo will have a case management hearing on September 23, with a trial date set for February 3 next year.
The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of April 30 when a van crashed into a house near Hainault tube station. Monzo allegedly emerged from the van and started attacking people with the sword, including Daniel Anjorin, who later died from his injuries in the hospital. The young victim was part of a Nigerian family, and his parents are actively involved in their community.
Daniel was a student at Bancroft’s School, a prestigious private school in Woodford Green, where he was known for his love for Arsenal football club. A post-mortem examination revealed that he died from sharp force trauma to the head.
The details of the case are still unfolding as the legal proceedings continue. The community mourns the loss of a promising young student, and the investigation into the tragic events is ongoing. As more information becomes available, the quest for justice for Daniel Anjorin and the other victims remains a top priority.
