Hundreds of people gather at vigil for boy killed in Hainault sword attack
More than 300 mourners came together at a vigil to pay tribute to teenager Daniel Anjorin, who was killed in a sword attack on his way to school.
Daniel, 14, suffered fatal wounds to his neck and chest when he was attacked with a sword in Hainault, east London.
The mourners gathered this morning in the car park of Hainault Underground station, close to where Daniel was struck.
His family were not at the vigil.
Harris, a 17-year-old boy who knew Daniel, told the crowd: ‘He was a kid that was not in any type of trouble. I’m not just saying that.
‘He never did anything wrong. He focused on school, he got good grades, he (went) to church.
‘His family are appreciating all your support. They’ve noticed everything you guys are doing community-wise, fundraiser-wise, Arsenal as well. They’ve noticed it all.
‘On their behalf, thank all of you.’
Daniel died on Tuesday when an armed man went on a violent rampage.
Marcus Aurelio Arduini Monzo, a dual Spanish-Brazilian national living in Newham, was charged with murdering the teenager and appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.
In a statement issued by the Metropolitan Police on Saturday, the family said: ‘We as a family are devastated by the loss of our beloved son Daniel.
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‘It is difficult for us at this time to process what has happened to him and that he will never come home. Daniel had left the house for school and then he was gone.
‘Our children have lost their loving and precious brother and we have lost the most loved and amazing son.
‘We would like to send our best wishes to the other victims of this unthinkable incident.
‘We would also like to thank the local community for all of their support during this most difficult time.
‘We ask that the media please respect our privacy and refrain from contacting us or our family.’
Arsenal led tributes to Daniel, who was a fan of the London club, ahead of their Premier League match against Bournemouth on Saturday.
During the match there was also a moment of applause throughout the Emirates Stadium in the 14th minute, with a banner reading “RIP Daniel” among the crowd.
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