Daniel Anjorin: Funeral being held for boy, 14, killed in Hainault sword attack

Mourners have gathered to pay their respects to a 14-year-old boy who was killed in a sword attack on his way to school.

Daniel Anjorin was fatally injured near his home in Hainault, northeast London, on 30 April.

The attack also left four people injured – including two police officers.

In the wake of the tragedy, Daniel’s family described him as “a wonderful child” who was “well loved” and “hard working”.

Adults and teenagers were seen arriving at Jubilee Church in Ilford on Friday morning where Daniel’s funeral is taking place, with some bringing flowers with them.

A GoFundMe page set up to raise money for his family has so far raised more than £150,000.

They have thanked the public for their support, saying it has been a “source of comfort and strength”.

They now plan to move house as a result of the trauma.

In a statement issued by the Metropolitan Police, the family previously said: “We as a family are devastated by the loss of our beloved son Daniel.

“It is difficult for us at this time to process what has happened to him and that he will never come home. Daniel had left the house for school and then he was gone.

“Our children have lost their loving and precious brother, and we have lost the most loved and amazing son.”

Daniel was a pupil at Bancroft’s private school in Woodford Green – also attended by Nottingham attack victim Grace O’Malley-Kumar.

Marcus Aurelio Monzo, 36, a dual Spanish-Brazilian national from Newham, east London, has been charged with Daniel’s murder along with two counts of attempted murder, two counts of grievous bodily harm with intent, aggravated burglary, and possession of a bladed article.