Mourners gather for funeral of schoolboy killed in sword attack
Daniel Anjorin, 14, died in Hainault, east London, on April 30.
Mourners have started to arrive for the funeral of a teenager who died in a sword attack in east London.
Daniel Anjorin, 14, died near his home as he walked to school in Hainault on April 30 in an attack which also left four people injured – including two police officers.
Adults and teenagers have been seen arriving at Jubilee Church in Ilford where Daniel’s funeral will be held later on Friday morning, and some have brought flowers.
A Go Fund Me page set up in Daniel’s honour on behalf of Grace Anjorin has so far received more than £150,000.
A message from “Mr and Mrs Anjorin and family” posted on the page thanked the community for its emotional and financial support.
“We deeply appreciate your generous donation.”
The family continued: “Due to the trauma of Daniel’s death particularly on his siblings we have decided to use the donation provided towards establishing a new family home.
“This home will not only provide a place of solace and gathering for our family but will also stand as a lasting tribute to Daniel’s legacy.”
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.”
He was also charged with aggravated burglary and possession of a bladed article.
