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More than £75,000 has so far been raised for the family of Daniel Anjorin after the 14-year-old was killed in a samurai sword attack on a suburban east London street while on his way to school.
In less than two days, almost 5,000 people have already donated to the fundraiser, which was set up by a close friend of the schoolboy’s brother on Tuesday, the day of the horrific incident in Hainault.
The GoFundMe page pays tribute to Daniel in its message, describing him as “a very loved boy in the local community who was always full of happiness and joy and very much loved by everybody he came across”.
It is among the many tributes that have been flooding in since Daniel’s death, with the teenager’s family praising him as “a wonderful child” who was well-loved and hard-working. “No family should have to go through what we are experiencing today,” they told Sky News.
On Thursday, Marcus Monzo, 36, of Newham, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court charged with Daniel’s murder.
Police call for witnesses as investigation into killing of Daniel Anjorin continues
Detective Chief Inspector Larry Smith, who is leading the investigation into the killing of 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin in Hainault, said previously: “This is an incredibly tragic incident that has resulted in a young boy losing his life and his family devastated. On behalf of the family, I would ask that their privacy is respected.
“This is a complex investigation due to the number of crime scenes, forensic evidence, hours of CCTV footage and witnesses we need to speak to. I know that many people will want answers and we are working to provide them as soon as we can. I would also echo previous calls for patience as my officers carry out a painstaking investigation to deliver justice for Daniel, his family, those injured and the wider community.
“We are starting to build a picture of what happened on Tuesday and I want to thank everyone who has come forward to share dashcam, doorbell and mobile phone footage with us.
“Likewise, thank you to witnesses, who were no doubt terrified by what they saw, and who have made vital contributions to our investigation. Anyone who has not yet spoken to police and has any information should contact us as soon as possible.”
Tributes flood in for schoolboy killed in Hainault sword attack as tens of thousands raised for family
Tens of thousands of pounds have already been raised for the family of Daniel Anjorin, 14, who was on his way to school on Tuesday when he was killed with a sword in Hainault.
A close friend of Daniel’s family said the teenager was “very much loved by everybody he came across… meant so much to a lot of people and will be dearly missed”.
Daniel Anjorin fundraiser surpasses £45,000
A fundraiser set up by a friend of the late Daniel Anjorin’s family has surpassed £45,000 just a day after it was created.
The fund was created as a means of sending money to Daniel’s family after he died on Tuesday.
The goal of the fund is to raise £60,000. You can view the GoFundMe page here.
Local groups pay tribute to Daniel Anjorin
A group called Nigerians in the UK have paid tribute to 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin, who died on Tuesday.
Hainault stabbing suspect appears in court charged with murder of schoolboy Daniel Anjorin
Marcus Monzo, 36, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, having also been charged with two counts of attempted murder, two counts of grievous bodily harm, aggravated burglary and possession of a bladed article.
Wearing a grey tracksuit, he appeared with four prison officers and spoke to confirm his name.
Daniel Anjorin fundraiser surpasses £45,000
A fundraiser set up by a friend of the late Daniel Anjorin’s family has surpassed £45,000 just a day after it was created.
The fund was created as a means of sending money to Daniel’s family after he died on Tuesday.
The goal of the fund is to raise £60,000. You can view the GoFundMe page here.
Hainault stabbing suspect appears in court charged with murder of schoolboy Daniel Anjorin
Marcus Monzo, 36, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, having also been charged with two counts of attempted murder, two counts of grievous bodily harm, aggravated burglary and possession of a bladed article.
Wearing a grey tracksuit, he appeared with four prison officers and spoke to confirm his name.
All On The Board pays tribute to Daniel Anjorin
Tributes flood in for schoolboy killed in Hainault sword attack as tens of thousands raised for family
Tens of thousands of pounds have already been raised for the family of Daniel Anjorin, 14, who was on his way to school on Tuesday when he was killed with a sword in Hainault.
A close friend of Daniel’s family said the teenager was “very much loved by everybody he came across… meant so much to a lot of people and will be dearly missed”.
Daniel Anjorin fundraiser surpasses £45,000
A fundraiser set up by a friend of the late Daniel Anjorin’s family has surpassed £45,000 just a day after it was created.
The fund was created as a means of sending money to Daniel’s family after he died on Tuesday.
The goal of the fund is to raise £60,000. You can view the GoFundMe page here.
Source: independent.co.uk
