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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Larissa Howie

Footage of Hainault sword attacker slashing at police shown to court

Footage of Metropolitan Police officers being attacked by an alleged killer with a sword has been shown to the jury in the Daniel Anjorin murder trial.

It shows Marcus Arduini Monzo, 37, on a rampage in Hainault, north-east London, on 30 April 2024.

Jurors heard that during the incident, he struck 14-year-old Daniel on the head with a sword, causing fatal injuries, and attacked a pedestrian, two police officers, and a couple in their own home. He denies all charges.

CCTV and police body-worn camera footage shows Monzo running through the residential area armed with a Samurai sword.

Police officer stabbed!” an officer can be heard shouting in the video, before warning residents to “lock your doors!”

The trial continues.

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