More than £100,00 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, roughly 6,000 people have 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”.
Meanwhile, a “hero” injured in the sword attack has spoken for the first time since the incident as he recovers in hospital, thanking those who saved his own life.
Henry De Los Rios Polania, 35, an IT engineer from Hainault, has shared a photo on social media from his hospital bed. He was described as a “hero” for protecting his family from the assailant.
On Thursday, Marcus Monzo, 36, of Newham, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court charged with Daniel’s murder.
‘Hero’ stabbed in Hainault speaks for first time since sword attack as he thanks people who saved his life
Mr De Los Rios Polania was described by his sister, Jessica De Los Rios, 31, as a “hero” for protecting his family from the assailant.
Tom Watling4 May 2024 03:00
Arsenl FC memoriabilia
Among the bouquets of flowers and handwritten notes was Arsenal FC memorabilia as people paid their respects to Daniel Anjorin.
Mr Soyode, who said he knows Daniel’s uncle, said the family was “hard-working” and “dedicated to professionalism” and their faith.
“(Daniel) is going to one of the best schools, a private school, meaning the family struggle hard in order for them to put their children to the best ability in terms of education.
“For this to happen, nobody deserves that. Sympathy, heartfelt, with the family and the community.”
Alex Ross4 May 2024 02:06
Man injured in sword attack thanks emergency services for saving his life
A man injured in the sword attack in east London has thanked the emergency services and his family for saving his life.
Henry De Los Rios Polania, 35, an IT engineer from Hainault, is currently in hospital after being stabbed in his home on Tuesday morning.
Mr De Los Rios Polania was described by his sister, Jessica De Los Rios, 31, as a “hero” for protecting his family from the assailant.
Tom Watling4 May 2024 00:00
‘Hero’ stabbed in Hainault speaks for first time since sword attack as he thanks people who saved his life
Mr De Los Rios Polania was described by his sister, Jessica De Los Rios, 31, as a “hero” for protecting his family from the assailant.
Tom Watling3 May 2024 23:00
Here are some of the latest photos of tributes to Daniel Anjorin
Below are some of the latest photos of tributes to Daniel Anjorin.
Tom Watling3 May 2024 21:30
‘Hero’ stabbed in Hainault speaks for first time since sword attack as he thanks people who saved his life
Mr De Los Rios Polania was described by his sister, Jessica De Los Rios, 31, as a “hero” for protecting his family from the assailant.
Tom Watling3 May 2024 20:30
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.
Tom Watling3 May 2024 19:30
Daniel Anjorin fundraiser tops £100,000
More than £101,000 has been raised for the family of Daniel Anjorin after the 14-year-old died on Tuesday following a deadly sword attack.
The Go Fund Me page was set up by a friend of Daniel’s brother.
“Daniel Anjorin – was 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,” the page statement reads.
“I would like to raise money for his family on behalf of his family as his brother is one of my close friends to help them with the costs of everything so please donate whatever you can donate. Would be very much appreciated!”
You can view the fundraiser here.
Tom Watling3 May 2024 18:30
Man injured in sword attack thanks emergency services for saving his life
A man injured in the sword attack in east London has thanked the emergency services and his family for saving his life.
Henry De Los Rios Polania, 35, an IT engineer from Hainault, is currently in hospital after being stabbed in his home on Tuesday morning.
Mr De Los Rios Polania was described by his sister, Jessica De Los Rios, 31, as a “hero” for protecting his family from the assailant.
He has since shared a photo to social media from his hospital bed, with a message thanking those who saved his life.
Tom Watling3 May 2024 17:35
‘Hero’ stabbed in Hainault speaks for first time since sword attack
Mr De Los Rios Polania was described by his sister, Jessica De Los Rios, 31, as a “hero” for protecting his family from the assailant.
Tara Cobham3 May 2024 16:28