Arsenal pay touching tribute during match to London sword attack victim Daniel Anjorin
Arsenal led tributes to London sword attack victim Daniel Anjorin before and during their 3-0 Premier League win against AFC Bournemouth.
The 14-year-old Arsenal supporter was murdered on his walk to school on Tuesday when he was attacked with a sword in Hainault, east London.
The teenager suffered fatal wounds to his neck and chest.
Spanish-Brazilian national Marcus Aurelio Arduini Monzo, who lives in Newham, was charged with murdering the teenager as he appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (2 May).
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Ahead of the London club's home match against Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium today (4 May), Arsenal showed Daniel's picture on the big screens while the crowd paid an emotional tribute to the young boy.
Also during the match, the Gunners' fans issued a moment of applause in the 14th minute, and held up a banner at the end honouring him.
Daniel's family told Sky News that he was 'a wonderful child' who was 'well loved' and that his death 'leaves a gaping wound in the family'.
“No family should have to go through what we are experiencing today,” they said.
“Any family will understand it’s an absolute tragedy.”
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 April 30.
“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.
“Our thoughts remain firmly with the family of the Daniel and all those who have been impacted by this horrific incident.”
A statement from the boy's school Bancroft’s read: “We are devastated by the heartbreaking news of the death of Daniel Anjorin, who attended our school. This has left us in profound shock and sorrow.
“Daniel 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.”
The Jubilee Church, where Daniel was a member of the Jubilee Youth, said in a statement on social media: “We continue to provide every pastoral support as is needed and as a church we call on all members of our church family and beyond to pray for the family at this very sad time.”
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Anish Vij