A devastating sword attack in east London on Tuesday has left a community in mourning after a 14-year-old boy, Daniel Anjorin, lost his life. The attack also injured two police officers and two other people.
The Metropolitan Police have arrested a 36-year-old man on suspicion of murder. According to reports, the suspect rammed his van into a property, causing a collision that injured a 33-year-old man. He then physically assaulted another victim, causing a neck wound, and attacked a 35-year-old man, causing lacerations to his arm.
Tragically, the suspect then attacked Daniel Anjorin, who succumbed to his injuries in the hospital. Chief Superintendent Stuart Bell expressed his sadness at the scene, saying, “His thoughts and prayers are with all those affected, particularly the family of the young victim who has lost his life.”
King Charles III and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak have also expressed their condolences and condemnation of the violence. The Met Police Commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley, described the incident as “horrific” and “everyone’s worst nightmare.”
Daniel Anjorin’s mother is a staff member at Holy Family Catholic School, which released a statement asking for prayers for the family.
