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Gorillaz drummer Femi Koleoso has paid heartbreaking tribute to the schoolboy killed in a samurai sword attack this week.
Daniel Anjorin, 14, was killed while on his way to school in Hainault, east London, on Tuesday.
Marcus Arduini Monzo, 36, appeared in court yesterday accused of his murder along with two counts of attempted murder, two counts of grievous bodily harm, aggravated burglary, and possession of a bladed article.
The Hainault swordsman's 22-minute 'reign of terror' saw him slash a pedestrian in the neck before he broke into a family home, murdered a 14-year-old boy on his way to school and then nearly severed a police officer's arm, it is claimed.
Tragic teenager Daniel was part of Gorillaz drummer Koleoso's youth church group.
The drummer said: 'Words don't even begin to describe the pain we have all felt over the last few days.
Daniel Anjorin, 14, (pictured) was killed while on his way to school in Hainault, east London , on Tuesday.
Gorillaz drummer Femi Koleoso (pictured) paid heartbreaking tribute to the schoolboy killed in a samurai sword attack this week
The drummer said: 'Words don't even begin to describe the pain we have all felt over the last few days. There's no way to articulate the pain we are all feeling losing one of our own. Daniel is a boy we all love and will deeply miss'
Tragic youngster Daniel went to the £24,990-a-year Bancroft's school in Woodford Green
A photo of a man prowling the streets of Hainault on Tuesday
A heroic female officer who was involved in Tasering and arresting the man. She was not the one who was injured
'Daniel was one of the children in the youth group I lead, Jubilee Youth, part of Jubilee Church London.
'There's no way to articulate the pain we are all feeling losing one of our own.
'Daniel is a boy we all love and will deeply miss.
'Our prayers and support are with the family at this time.
'In times like this, we lean on God and our family and be there for each other. Love always, God Bless, Femi.'
Daniel was remembered as a 'true scholar' with a 'gentle character' - as well-wishers raised more than £28,000 on GoFundMe for a celebration of his life.
The 14-year-old was said to put a smile on faces whenever he walked in the room while being described as a 'very much-loved' boy who brought joy to his family and was an 'admirable' student at his prestigious independent school.
He attended Bancroft's School in nearby Woodford Green, the £24,999-a-year school, which on Wednesday flew its flag at half-mast while flowers were laid by fellow students.
His heartbroken parents are trusting in their deep Christian faith to cope with their profound shock and grief at his killing, family friends revealed.
Bancroft's School said on its website: 'We are devastated by the heartbreaking news of the death of Daniel. This has left us in profound shock and sorrow.
'He joined Bancroft's at seven years old and quickly became a core member of our community. He was a true scholar, demonstrating commendable dedication to his academic pursuits.
'His positive nature and gentle character will leave a lasting impact on us. Losing such a young pupil is something we will always struggle to come to terms with.'
A woman leaving flowers in Daniel's memory at a police cordon near the scene in Hainault today
The tributes included a teddy bear and a sign reading 'RIP Little Angel' with a love heart
Nottingham stabbing victim Grace O'Malley-Kumar, 19, had also been a pupil at Bancroft's.
Her parents offered to meet Daniel's family – health and safety consultant Dr Ebenezer Anjorin, 59, and science teacher mother Grace Anjorin, 49 – to help them through their traumatic time.
Sinead O'Malley, Grace's mum, told ITV's Good Morning Britain: 'I don't think there's anything that anybody can say to alleviate their heart and their pain so we wouldn't try to minimise that, but all we can do is empathise and hope they will heal with time.'
Daniel was killed at just before 7am on Tuesday when a stranger wielding a samurai-style sword is said to have set upon him in the
