The community of Bancroft’s School is in mourning after the heartbreaking loss of 14-year-old student Daniel Anjorin, a British-Nigerian boy who tragically died following a sword attack in London. The incident, which has shocked the local area, occurred on Tuesday morning in Hainault, East London.
According to the Metropolitan Police, the sequence of violent events began just before 7 am when the assailant, wielding what is believed to be a Samurai-type sword, first crashed a van into a house fence. After striking a man and inflicting a stab wound to his neck, the attacker caused further harm inside a nearby residence, lacerating another man’s arm.
Tragically, young Daniel Anjorin was the next victim, encountering the assailant on his way to school. The teenager succumbed to his injuries later in hospital, marking a profound loss for his family and school community. The suspect, a 36-year-old man, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.
The police response involved attempts to subdue the assailant using incapacitant spray and a Taser, although these efforts initially had little effect. The situation escalated further, resulting in serious injuries to two police officers, both of whom required surgery and remain hospitalized.
Bancroft’s School released a heartfelt statement on their website, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of Anjorin. Described as a true scholar with a positive nature and gentle character, his death has left a lasting impact on his peers and teachers.
In the wake of the incident, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak took to social media platform X, formerly Twitter, to condemn the violence and extend his condolences to the affected families. He also praised the bravery of the police officers involved in responding to the attack.
The tragedy has sparked an outpouring of grief and solidarity from the community and beyond, with many taking to social media to express their condolences and support for the Anjorin family. Calls for continued prayers for Daniel's family are widespread as the community grapples with this senseless loss.
The incident has reignited concerns over knife and sword violence in London, prompting discussions about safety and prevention strategies to protect the city’s youth.
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