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

Marcus Monzo arrives at court charged with murder of schoolboy Daniel Anjorin in Hainault

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.

Key Points

• Tributes flood in for schoolboy killed in Hainault sword attack as tens of thousands raised for family
• Monzo remanded in custody at court charged with murder of schoolboy
• School pays tribute to ‘true scholar with gentle character’
• Accused also charged with attempted murder and grievous bodily harm

[3 May 2024 23:00 · Tom Watling]

‘Hero’ stabbed in Hainault speaks for first time since sword attack as he thanks people who saved his life

A “hero” injured in the sword attack in east London 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, is currently in hospital after being stabbed in Hainault on Tuesday morning.

Mr De Los Rios Polania was described by his sister, Jessica De Los Rios, 31, as a “hero” for protecting his family from the assailant.

[3 May 2024 21:30 · Tom Watling]

Here are some of the latest photos of tributes to Daniel Anjorin

Below are some of the latest photos of tributes to Daniel Anjorin.

A woman with small children crouches down to read cards left amongst the floral tributes at Laing Close in Hainault for 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin (Samuel Montgomery/PA Wire)

Floral tributes at the end of Laing Close near the scene in Hainault, north east London (PA Wire)

Members of the community, including River Hawks FC, looking at floral tributes in Hainault (Yui Mok/PA Wire)

[3 May 2024 20:30 · Tom Watling]

‘Hero’ stabbed in Hainault speaks for first time since sword attack as he thanks people who saved his life

A “hero” injured in the sword attack in east London 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, is currently in hospital after being stabbed in Hainault on Tuesday morning.

Mr De Los Rios Polania was described by his sister, Jessica De Los Rios, 31, as a “hero” for protecting his family from the assailant.

[3 May 2024 19:30 · Tom Watling]

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.

[3 May 2024 18:30 · Tom Watling]

Daniel Anjorin fundraiser tops £100,000

More than £101,000 has been raised for the family of Daniel Anjorin after the 14-year-old died on Tuesday following a deadly sword attack.

The Go Fund Me page was set up by a friend of Daniel’s brother.

“Daniel Anjorin - was 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,” the page statement reads.

“I would like to raise money for his family on behalf of his family as his brother is one of my close friends to help them with the costs of everything so please donate whatever you can donate. Would be very much appreciated!”

You can view the fundraiser here.

[3 May 2024 17:35 · Tom Watling]

Man injured in sword attack thanks emergency services for saving his life

A man injured in the sword attack in east London has thanked the emergency services and his family for saving his life.

Henry De Los Rios Polania, 35, an IT engineer from Hainault, is currently in hospital after being stabbed in his home on Tuesday morning.

Mr De Los Rios Polania was described by his sister, Jessica De Los Rios, 31, as a “hero” for protecting his family from the assailant.

He has since shared a photo to social media from his hospital bed, with a message thanking those who saved his life.

[3 May 2024 16:28 · Tara Cobham]

‘Hero’ stabbed in Hainault speaks for first time since sword attack

A “hero” injured in the sword attack in east London 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, is currently in hospital after being stabbed in Hainault on Tuesday morning.

Mr De Los Rios Polania was described by his sister, Jessica De Los Rios, 31, as a “hero” for protecting his family from the assailant.

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[3 May 2024 15:25 · Tara Cobham]

Watch: Met Commissioner Mark Rowley details Hainault sword attack minute-by-minute

[3 May 2024 14:42 · Tara Cobham]

Two police officers injured in line of duty were ‘recuperating well’ on Thursday

The two police officers injured in the line of duty in the Hainault sword attack were “recuperating well” on Thursday, Rick Prior, chairman of the Metropolitan Police Federation, said.

Asked about the officers’ condition, he told Radio 4’s Today programme: “Two officers were very seriously injured. The male officer suffered a serious injury to his hand and our female colleague suffered what has been described as horrifically serious injuries to her arm, where I believe it was touch and go whether or not she would actually be able to get the use of that arm back.

“But I understand that they are doing well, they are recuperating well, and as a federation we are offering all the support that we possibly can.”

[3 May 2024 13:25 · Tara Cobham]

Floral tributes and messages left near scene in Hainault

Floral tributes placed at the scene in Hainault (Samuel Montgomery/PA Wire)

Artwork left with flowers near the scene in Hainault, north east London, where 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin was killed in a sword attack on Tuesday (Samuel Montgomery/PA Wire)

Police officers look at flowers laid at the scene of the incident in Hainault (PA Wire)