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The mother of 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin screamed 'that's my son' moments after he was knifed in Hainault.
The teenager was on his way to Bancroft's School, also attended by Nottingham attack victim Grace O'Malley-Kumar, when he was stabbed in the alleged sword rampage in east London on Tuesday.
His science teacher mother was heard shouting the anguished words as her son lay dying on the floor, reported The Times. Daniel was taken to hospital where he later died.
Marcus Aurelio Arduini Monzo, 36, has been charged with the murder of the schoolboy.
Four other people - including two members of the public, and two police officers who rushed to help - were also seriously injured in the 22-minute ordeal.
Monzo has also been charged with two counts of attempted murder, two counts of grievous bodily harm, aggravated burglary, and possession of a bladed article.
The dual Spanish and Brazilian national, from Newham E16, will appear at Barkingside Magistrates' Court, in Ilford today.
Marcus Aurelio Arduini Monzo, 36, from Newham, has been charged with murder, two counts of attempted murder, two counts of grievous bodily harm, aggravated burglary, and possession of a bladed article
Daniel Anjorin, pictured here with his mother Grace, was tragically killed during an attack in Hainault on Tuesday
Daniel, pictured here wearing a red and blue Spiderman costume, died after being mortally wounded during the fatal incident
The Metropolitan Police says it has informed the families of all those affected.
Monzo is accused of crashing a van into a fence in Laing Close just before 7am on Tuesday and then attacking two members of the public with a sword.
It is alleged he then killed Daniel before seriously injuring two police officers as they tried to stop him, one of whom nearly lost her hand.
Scotland Yard said initial attempts to use incapacitant spray and Taser on the suspect were not effective.
Police swarmed the quiet residential streets close to Hainault Tube station, before a suspect was cornered and taken down after being Tasered multiple times.
Monzo, who is understood to have family living in the Hainault area, was initially taken to hospital after he was injured crashing the van.
Detective Chief Inspector Larry Smith, who is leading the investigation for the Met Police, said earlier: '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.'
The boy, pictured here on a family outing, had been leaving his home just before 7am when he was caught up in the horrifying ordeal
Daniel Anjorin (pictured) went to the £24,990-a-year Bancroft's school in Woodford Green
Floral tributes left to Daniel Anjorin at a police cordon near the scene of the Hainault sword attack
A teddy bear and a sign reading 'RIP Little Angel' with a love heart is left close to the scene of the incident
People lay floral tributes in memory to Daniel on Wednesday, a day after he was killed in a fatal incident
Jaswant Narwal, Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS London North, said: 'The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge Marcus Arduini Monzo with the murder of 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin, who was fatally stabbed in Hainault on Tuesday 30 April.
'A further four people – including two police officers – were seriously injured, and Monzo has also been charged with two counts of attempted murder, two counts of grievous bodily harm, aggravated burglary, and possession of a bladed article.
'He will appear at Barkingside Magistrates' Court on 2 May 2024.
'Our thoughts remain firmly with the family of the Daniel and all those who have been impacted by this horrific incident.
'We remind all concerned that criminal proceedings against the defendant are active and that they have a right to a fair trial.
'It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary, or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.'
Daniel's heartbroken family paid tribute to the 'wonderful child' who was 'well loved' and 'hard working' earlier on Wednesday before the charges were announced, saying his loss 'leaves a gaping wound in the family'
'No family should have to go through what we are experiencing today. Any family will understand it's an absolute tragedy,' they told Sky News.
The 14-year-old schoolboy, who is one of three children from a respected churchgoing Nigerian family, was mortally wounded as he left his home in Laing Close just before 7am.
Friends of Daniel's parents say they are struggling to cope with the devastatingly violent loss of their son, and have turned to their deep-seated personal faith to get through it.
Those who knew Daniel described the teenager as an 'amazing young man' who 'bought his family joy' during the 14-year life which was tragically cut short.
Members of the community gather close the scene of the incident as they come together to remember Daniel tonight
