Heroic officer confronted samurai-wielding murderer with just a baton

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Armed Marcus Monzo killed 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin during a 20-minute rampage in Hainault

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A police officer recalled the moment he ran after a psychotic swordsman with just a baton to prevent more people from being injured or killed.

Inspector Moloy Campbell said there was “no time for fear” as lives were on the line when Marcus Monzo killed 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin during a 20-minute rampage in Hainault, east London on 30 April last year.

Heroic officer confronted samurai-wielding murderer with just a baton

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