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The Hainault 'sword attacker' broke into a family home where a four-year-old girl was sleeping and attacked her father before he murdered a 14-year-old boy on his way to school, a court heard today.
Marcus Aurelio Arduini Monzo, a dual Spanish and Brazilian national living in Newham, east London, was remanded in custody today after being charged with the murder of football-loving teenager Daniel Anjorin.
The amateur musician and 'mystic' is also accused of two counts of attempted murder, two of grievous bodily harm, aggravated burglary and possession of a bladed article.
Today's court hearing heard the prosecution case about how the 22-minute rampage unfolded.
It is alleged that Monzo crashed a van into a fence in Laing Close just before 7am on Tuesday, hitting a member of the public.
Marcus Aurelio Arduini Monzo, a Spanish and Brazilian national, appeared in court today charged with murder
Daniel Anjorin was leaving his home just before 7am when he was caught up in the horrifying ordeal
The suspect larking around in fancy dress in a video he posted on social media
The court was told that he then got out of the van, said that he would kill the man and slashed him to the neck.
Prosecutor David Burns told the court that 15 minutes later it is alleged Monzo broke into a nearby home where a couple were asleep with their four-year-old daughter.
He went into the bedroom and attacked the child's father, shouting about believing in God and causing injuries to his neck and arm, it is alleged.
Monzo is accused of then running up behind Daniel, who was walking to school, and slashing his neck, before stabbing him in the chest as he lay on the ground.
Police officers arrived and tried to help the teenager, when it is alleged that Monzo appeared from a bush and they chased him.
The court was told that he jumped out at a female officer and attacked her with the sword while she was on the ground.
He is also accused of injuring a second officer.
Wearing a grey sweatshirt and grey tracksuit bottoms, and holding his left arm across his chest, Monzo spoke slowly to confirm his name in the dock at Westminster Magistrates' Court today.
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, was on his way to school when he was attacked
Social media photos show Monzo smiling and doing a thumbs-up with a collection of medals round his neck after success in a sports contest.
On Boxing Day last year, he posted another video on the same Instagram page showing him larking around in Robin Hood fancy dress during an archery competition. He spoke in Portuguese as he joked with friends.
Elsewhere on social media, Monzo describes himself as a 'mystic and a musician'.
He also lists himself as the director of a London-based company which has now been dissolved.
Chief Magistrate Paul Goldspring remanded him in custody to appear at the Old Bailey on Tuesday if a hearing is not available on Friday.
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