Father of Daniel Anjorin speaks out after son’s killer jailed for life

The family of a boy murdered with a samurai sword in an unprovoked attack in east London last year has described losing their son as a “painful and deeply traumatic chapter.” Daniel Anjorin, 14, was walking to school in his PE kit when he was ambushed by Marcus Arduini Monzo during a 20-minute rampage in Hainault. Monzo, 37, was convicted on Wednesday (25 June) of Daniel’s murder, three counts of attempted murder, wounding with intent, aggravated burglary, and possessing a bladed article. He was sentenced to life on Friday. Daniel’s father, Dr Ebenezer Anjorin, said: “Daniel was taken from us in a way that no family should ever have to endure.” “His life had so much potential ahead,” he added.