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Daniel Anjorin murder accused slashed man and smiled, court told Daniel Anjorin murder: Court shown footage of fatal attack
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Marcus Monzo denies murder and attempted murderMarcus Monzo denies murder and attempted murder
An alleged sword attacker smiled after slashing a pedestrian in the neck during a "brutal string of attacks" that left a 14-year-old boy dead, the Old Bailey has heard. A man accused of murdering a teenage boy during a samurai sword rampage in north-east London "looked a bit mad, like there was nothing there", a witness has told a jury.
Marcus Monzo, 37, is accused of murdering Daniel Anjorin and attempting to kill four others in Hainault, north-east London, in April last year. Marcus Monzo, 37, is accused of murdering 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin and attempting to kill four others during a 20-minute series of attacks in Hainault in April last year.
He denies the charges. He denies all charges.
Jurors have been shown CCTV of the first alleged attack, in which a grey van mounted the pavement and hit a man on his way to work. Jurors at the Old Bailey were shown CCTV and phone footage of Mr Monzo appearing to stand over Daniel shortly after the fatal attack, holding the schoolboy's backpack in one hand.
Daniel Anjorin was 14 when he was killed on his way to schoolDaniel Anjorin was 14 when he was killed on his way to school
Footage showed security guard Donato Iwule screaming as he was struck by the van before it collided with a house. Footage from a nearby property appeared to show part of Mr Monzo's body as he struck Daniel, but the full encounter was obscured by a house.
Mr Monzo is then seen exiting the vehicle and walking after him while brandishing a sword. Another woman could be heard in mobile phone footage saying: "He just killed that boy," as Daniel lay on the floor.
The trial was briefly suspended when a distressed juror left the courtroom.
Daniel Anjorin died at the scene near his home
Earlier, the court heard from a man who was injured in the attack, who said the defendant "smiled" after slashing him in the neck.
The alleged attacks began with a grey van mounting the pavement and hitting Donato Iwule, which was also captured on CCTV.
Mr Monzo is then seen exiting the vehicle and walking after Mr Iwule while brandishing a sword.
Mr Iwule told the court he tried to escape into a nearby garden but was struck on his knee, face and shoulder and knocked to the ground.Mr Iwule told the court he tried to escape into a nearby garden but was struck on his knee, face and shoulder and knocked to the ground.
He said the defendant pulled a sword from a cover and said "I'm going to kill you". He said Mr Monzo pulled a sword from a cover and said "I'm going to kill you".
Mr Iwule said he tried to defend himself and raised his arms but Mr Monzo swung the sword, catching him on the neck.
"I saw blood coming out of my neck," he said."I saw blood coming out of my neck," he said.
"I pressed my thumb to not bleed out… I shouted 'God is greatest' in Arabic – because I'm Muslim."I pressed my thumb to not bleed out… I shouted 'God is greatest' in Arabic – because I'm Muslim.
"When that happened, he was smiling like it was something that he was happy about.""When that happened, he was smiling like it was something that he was happy about."
Daniel Anjorin died at the scene near his home Another witness, Nathan Hutchinson, told jurors he saw Mr Monzo emerge from bushes holding a sword with both hands.
Last week jurors heard how Mr Monzo had skinned and deboned his own cat before carrying out the alleged attacks, and was under the influence of cannabis that may have led to drug-induced psychosis. "He looked a bit mad, like there was nothing there – his eyes were black.
However, the prosecution says this does not amount to diminished responsibility. "He was muttering some words like: 'You are going to die.'"
Mr Hutchinson said the weapon was held "upright in a way to strike".
Mr Monzo, whose van was smoking, then called the fire brigade.
In the 999 recording played to jurors, he told the operator: "My van is on fire."
He later told the operator: "It's not on fire actually… I require support. Do you believe in God?
"I need to save somebody… I trust the fire brigade more than the police."
'Daniel fell to the floor'
After the call ended, passer-by Aiste Dabansinskaite said Mr Monzo drew a sword from behind his back and she saw her neighbour Daniel walking towards her, with Mr Monzo following close behind.
"I saw the man following Daniel and then he struck him – with his sword, with his right hand, in a downwards motion.
"Daniel fell to the floor."
"I saw the man stab the sword into Daniel's back."
She said that when police arrived, Mr Monzo was "waving the sword about" and prevented officers from reaching Daniel.
A vigil was held for Daniel near the scene of his death
Last week jurors heard how Mr Monzo had skinned and deboned his own cat before carrying out the alleged attacks, and was under the influence of cannabis at the time.
However, the prosecution argued the psychotic state was self-induced and did not meet the threshold for diminished responsibility.
Mr Monzo has admitted possessing two swords but denies murder, attempted murder, wounding with intent, aggravated burglary and possession of a bladed article.Mr Monzo has admitted possessing two swords but denies murder, attempted murder, wounding with intent, aggravated burglary and possession of a bladed article.
The trial continues.
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