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| Daniel Anjorin: Man guilty of murdering schoolboy in Hainault | Daniel Anjorin: Man guilty of murdering schoolboy in Hainault |
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| The court was shown footage of Marcus Monzo unboxing a sword he had bought online | The court was shown footage of Marcus Monzo unboxing a sword he had bought online |
| A man has been found guilty of murdering 14-year-old schoolboy Daniel Anjorin with a samurai sword in Hainault last year. | A man has been found guilty of murdering 14-year-old schoolboy Daniel Anjorin with a samurai sword in Hainault last year. |
| Marcus Monzo, 37, has also been found guilty of three counts of attempted murder, wounding with intent and possession of an offensive weapon. | Marcus Monzo, 37, has also been found guilty of three counts of attempted murder, wounding with intent and possession of an offensive weapon. |
| He gave no reaction in court as the verdicts were read out and the judge said he would face a life term when he returns to court for sentencing on Friday. | He gave no reaction in court as the verdicts were read out and the judge said he would face a life term when he returns to court for sentencing on Friday. |
| Daniel's father, who was in court to hear the verdict, did not react as Monzo was found guilty of murdering his son. | Daniel's father, who was in court to hear the verdict, did not react as Monzo was found guilty of murdering his son. |
| Monzo was cleared of one count of attempted murder but found guilty of the lesser offence of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. | Monzo was cleared of one count of attempted murder but found guilty of the lesser offence of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. |
| The attacks took just 20 minutes on the morning of 30 April 2024. | |
| Witnesses described the former Amazon delivery driver screaming "in delight" and smiling after fatally wounding Daniel, who had been walking to school in his PE kit. | Witnesses described the former Amazon delivery driver screaming "in delight" and smiling after fatally wounding Daniel, who had been walking to school in his PE kit. |
| As well as killing Daniel, Monzo, who had a blue belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu, also attacked a pedestrian, two police officers and a couple in their own home before he was arrested by police. | As well as killing Daniel, Monzo, who had a blue belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu, also attacked a pedestrian, two police officers and a couple in their own home before he was arrested by police. |
| Daniel Anjorin was walking to school with headphones on when he was approached from behind by Monzo | Daniel Anjorin was walking to school with headphones on when he was approached from behind by Monzo |
| Monzo had gone into a cannabis-induced psychosis before the attack, and had killed and skinned his pet cat before heading to Hainault, north-east London. | Monzo had gone into a cannabis-induced psychosis before the attack, and had killed and skinned his pet cat before heading to Hainault, north-east London. |
| Afterwards, Monzo likened events to the Hollywood film The Hunger Games and claimed to have an alternative persona of a "professional assassin". | Afterwards, Monzo likened events to the Hollywood film The Hunger Games and claimed to have an alternative persona of a "professional assassin". |
| Giving evidence at his trial, he said he had no memory of what happened and claimed his mental state had diminished his responsibility for the crimes. | Giving evidence at his trial, he said he had no memory of what happened and claimed his mental state had diminished his responsibility for the crimes. |
| However, the prosecution argued that psychosis brought on by self-induced intoxication was no defence for murder. | However, the prosecution argued that psychosis brought on by self-induced intoxication was no defence for murder. |
| A compilation of CCTV and body-worn camera footage of the attack as it unfolded | A compilation of CCTV and body-worn camera footage of the attack as it unfolded |
| Monzo, a dual Spanish-Brazilian national, who was living in Newham, east London, had liked posts on X that praised Nazi leader Adolf Hitler. | Monzo, a dual Spanish-Brazilian national, who was living in Newham, east London, had liked posts on X that praised Nazi leader Adolf Hitler. |
| Over a year, Monzo's X account also liked references to various antisemitic conspiracy theories and misogynistic Incel material. | Over a year, Monzo's X account also liked references to various antisemitic conspiracy theories and misogynistic Incel material. |
| At his Old Bailey trial, Monzo had told jurors he believed the world was flat and that the 9/11 terrorist attack in New York was "probably" a conspiracy theory. | At his Old Bailey trial, Monzo had told jurors he believed the world was flat and that the 9/11 terrorist attack in New York was "probably" a conspiracy theory. |
| In a reference to another conspiracy, Monzo posted: "I live in London. Here everybody will agree that the city is GREY. And the reason is BECAUSE they spray the sky ALL DAY, EVERY DAY." | In a reference to another conspiracy, Monzo posted: "I live in London. Here everybody will agree that the city is GREY. And the reason is BECAUSE they spray the sky ALL DAY, EVERY DAY." |
| Speaking outside the court, Ch Supt Stuart Bell from the Met Police said: "First in our thoughts is Daniel Anjorin - a talented, gentle, bright young man. | Speaking outside the court, Ch Supt Stuart Bell from the Met Police said: "First in our thoughts is Daniel Anjorin - a talented, gentle, bright young man. |
| "A much-loved son and brother, brutally murdered simply walking to school at what should have been the start of a normal day at the start of a promising life. | "A much-loved son and brother, brutally murdered simply walking to school at what should have been the start of a normal day at the start of a promising life. |
| "There are no words, really, to express how sorry we are for [the Anjorin family's] loss or how much admiration we have for your courage and dignity. | "There are no words, really, to express how sorry we are for [the Anjorin family's] loss or how much admiration we have for your courage and dignity. |
| "It is hard to comprehend the unimaginable pain that you must have suffered in the last year. | "It is hard to comprehend the unimaginable pain that you must have suffered in the last year. |
| "I can only hope today's verdict brings some semblance of justice and relief, and you are now able to grieve in some peace. | "I can only hope today's verdict brings some semblance of justice and relief, and you are now able to grieve in some peace. |
| "Our thoughts remain with all those who have been impacted by this terrible incident." | "Our thoughts remain with all those who have been impacted by this terrible incident." |
| Monzo will be sentenced on Friday, with the judge having told him to expect a life term | |
| Ch Supt Bell said Monzo had a clear intention to kill: "It didn't matter who they were and sadly, he targeted Daniel in a cowardly and brutal attack. | |
| "A number of other local people were also attacked, seriously injured and threatened that day – and I would like to acknowledge their bravery and resilience in giving evidence in this case. | |
| "As we heard in court, police officers and paramedics were on the scene within minutes of Monzo assaulting Daniel. | |
| "I am in no doubt that the actions of those officers who arrived to pursue and attempt to detain Monzo saved lives and prevented more harm. | |
| "I commend them for their extraordinary bravery – some setting out to deal with that call before their shift had even begun." | |
| 'Debt of gratitude' | |
| Kirsty O'Connor, from the Crown Prosecution Service, CPS, said their "hearts go out" to Daniel Anjorin's family and friends who have suffered "his unimaginable loss in horrific circumstances". | Kirsty O'Connor, from the Crown Prosecution Service, CPS, said their "hearts go out" to Daniel Anjorin's family and friends who have suffered "his unimaginable loss in horrific circumstances". |
| "Our thoughts remain with all of the victims who continue to recover from their injuries and trauma," she said. | "Our thoughts remain with all of the victims who continue to recover from their injuries and trauma," she said. |
| She also paid tribute to the police officers and emergency workers who put their own personal safety at risk in the line of duty. | She also paid tribute to the police officers and emergency workers who put their own personal safety at risk in the line of duty. |
| "The courage shown undoubtedly prevented further loss of life. | "The courage shown undoubtedly prevented further loss of life. |
| "We all owe them a debt of gratitude." | "We all owe them a debt of gratitude." |
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