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The family of Daniel Anjorin have told how he was a “wonderful child” and his death “leaves a gaping wound”.
Tragedy struck Hainault, in northeast London on Tuesday when 14-year-old Daniel was killed on his way to school in a knife rampage while four other people were taken to hospital with injuries.
Marcus Aurelio Arduini Monzo, 36, is in police custody and has been charged with murder, two counts of attempted murder, two counts of grievous bodily harm, aggravated burglary, and possession of a bladed article.
Tributes have been pouring in for the youngster including from Bancroft’s school where he attended in Woodfood Green which spoke of its “profound shock and sorrow” at the news while it also mentioned his “commendable dedication to his academic pursuits”.
Flowers are now being left near the scene of the incident and a teddy bear with a sign reading “RIP Little Angel” was also among the items. A note left by the flowers read: “RIP young man. Evil world we live in. Hugs to family xxx”. And a bouquet left by police read: “Sorry for your loss. May your beautiful son rest in peace. From NW Police Officers.”
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Daniel Anjorin has been named as the 14-year-old victim (PA)Daniel’s family have now spoken of their grief, telling Sky News that he was a “wonderful child” who was “well loved” and “hard working” while his loss “leaves a gaping wound in the family. It added: “No family should have to go through what we are experiencing today. Any family will understand it’s an absolute tragedy.”
Jubilee Church in Ilford confirmed the Anjorins are members of their congregation. The church said in a statement: “It is with immense sadness that we share the news of the sudden and tragic death of one of the members of Jubilee Youth. Mr and Mrs Anjorin’s son Daniel was sadly attacked on his way to school yesterday. We continue to proved every pastoral as is needed and as a church we call on all members of our church family and beyond to pray for the family at this very sad time.”
Television presenter Reshmin Chowdhury wrote on social media how she knew Daniel's family. She stated: "Devastated doesn’t come close. Daniel Anjorin’s little sister was in my daughter’s class at primary school. He went there too. Came to at least one of her birthday parties. His mum texted me during a difficult time a few years ago. I can’t find the words to send to her now."
Janti Charalambous, whose son attended Snaresbrook Prep School with Daniel, dropped off a bag of supplies to the Anjorin family on Wednesday afternoon. Afterwards, the family friend said: “Daniel was an amazing young man. He was good at his studies. He was good at his sports. Very much loved by many, many people and came from a wonderful family.
A police officer leaves flowers on the corner of Laing Close in Hainault (PA)“The family are in shock. Obviously they are very heartbroken. He was such a young boy taken away from his family. It’s sad that it’s happened in a family, a community, like this. It’s heartbreaking. At least they got their time to spend with Daniel, 14 years. Their faith is sustaining them and we are all supporting them in any shape or form that they need.
“He was a joyful boy — he brought his family lots of joy and his life has just been taken away. Just walking out on his way to school. He was much-loved, his family are much-loved. I was talking to my son and he was so heartbroken, he can remember Daniel driving his little car and playing in the street. He said he can’t imagine it happening to his own brother.” Another friend, Ade Caxton-Cole, who accompanied Janti, said: “They have hope and we have hope that we will all be seeing him one day so long as we have hope in Christ.”