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Man found guilty of murdering Christian schoolboy with sword

by Rachel Huston
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A man has been found guilty of murdering 14-year-old schoolboy Daniel Anjorin with a samurai sword in Hainault last year.

Daniel and his family were members of Jubilee Church London.

Marcus Monzo, 37, was found guilty of three counts of attempted murder, wounding with intent, and possession of an offensive weapon.

He now faces a life sentence and will return to court for sentencing on Friday.

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.

Anjorin was attacked on 30th April 2024. Monzo, an Amazon delivery driver, also attacked a pedestrian, two police officers, and a couple at their home before his arrest.

Speaking after Anjorin's funeral last year, Pastor Tope Koleoso described him as "gentle, spirited and just a peace-loving boy".

"So the service kind of captured that," he added. "It was a gentle moment. It was peaceful. And yet it was a celebration of Daniel's life."

A statement from the Anjorin family after the service said: "Today, we laid our dear son Daniel to rest knowing that he is with the Lord, but he will be forever missed."

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