Hainault sword attack – latest: Stabbed ‘hero’ thanks people who saved his life as Daniel Anjorin fund hits £100k
More than £115,000 raised in just three days for family of the 14-year-old killed in samurai sword attack
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More than £115,000 has so far been raised for the family of Daniel Anjorin after the 14-year-old was killed in a samurai sword attack on a suburban east London street while on his way to school.
In less than two days, roughly 6,000 people have donated to the fundraiser, which was set up by a close friend of the schoolboy’s brother on Tuesday, the day of the horrific incident in Hainault.
The GoFundMe page pays tribute to Daniel in its message, describing him as “a very loved boy in the local community who was always full of happiness and joy and very much loved by everybody he came across”.
Meanwhile, a “hero” injured in the sword attack has spoken for the first time since the incident as he recovers in hospital, thanking those who saved his own life.
Henry De Los Rios Polania, 35, an IT engineer from Hainault, has shared a photo on social media from his hospital bed. He was described as a “hero” for protecting his family from the assailant.
On Thursday, Marcus Monzo, 36, of Newham, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court charged with Daniel’s murder.
Hainault stabbing suspect appears in court charged with murder of schoolboy Daniel Anjorin
A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of 14-year-old schoolboy Daniel Anjorin following a samurai sword attack in east London.
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.
Hainault stabbing suspect appears in court charged with murder of schoolboy
Marcus Monzo appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday after fatal incident in east London
Tributes flood in for schoolboy killed in Hainault sword attack as tens of thousands raised for family
Tributes have been flooding in for the schoolboy “who was always full of happiness and joy” after he was stabbed to death in a samurai sword attack on a suburban east London street.
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”.
Tributes flood in for boy killed in Hainault attack as thousands raised for family
Daniel Anjorin, 14, was on his way to school when he was stabbed to death on a suburban street
Daniel Anjorin fundraiser surpasses £45,000
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.
Tributes flood in for schoolboy killed in Hainault sword attack as tens of thousands raised for family
Tributes have been flooding in for the schoolboy “who was always full of happiness and joy” after he was stabbed to death in a samurai sword attack on a suburban east London street.
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”.
Tributes flood in for boy killed in Hainault attack as thousands raised for family
Daniel Anjorin, 14, was on his way to school when he was stabbed to death on a suburban street
Local groups pay tribute to Daniel Anjorin
A group called Nigerians in the UK have paid tribute to 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin, who died on Tuesday.
Headteacher pays tribute to Daniel Anjorin as school mourns ‘heartbreaking loss’ of pupil
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.
Tributes flood in for schoolboy killed in Hainault sword attack as tens of thousands raised for family
Tributes have been flooding in for the schoolboy “who was always full of happiness and joy” after he was stabbed to death in a samurai sword attack on a suburban east London street.
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”.
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Tributes flood in for boy killed in Hainault attack as thousands raised for family
Daniel Anjorin, 14, was on his way to school when he was stabbed to death on a suburban street
In pictures: Marcus Monzo appearing at court charged with schoolboy’s murder
Hainault stabbing suspect appears in court changed with murder of schoolboy
A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of 14-year-old schoolboy Daniel Anjorin following a samurai sword attack in east London.
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.
Read more here:
Hainault stabbing suspect appears in court changed with murder of schoolboy
Marcus Monzo appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday after fatal incident in east London
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