Man guilty of killing boy, 14, during London rampage with samurai sword

A man has been found guilty of murdering a 14-year-old schoolboy with a samurai sword last year.

- Rachel Hall

Marcus Arduini-Monzo, 37, carried out a marauding attack while in a state of cannabis-induced psychosis in Hainault, north-east London, on 30 April 2024, the Old Bailey heard.

Arduini-Monzo was found guilty of the murder of Daniel Anjorin, who was just 14 metres from his home, as well as three counts of attempted murder, wounding with intent and possession of an offensive weapon.

Witnesses described the former Amazon delivery driver screaming "in delight" and smiling after killing him.

Arduini-Monzo attacked four people with a 60cm sword during the rampage, including a pedestrian and a man at home with his partner and young child.

Daniel's parents sat in court throughout the trial while CCTV and police body-worn video were played.

In a previous statement, they said they were "devastated by the loss of our beloved son Daniel" and that they were struggling to accept the reality that he would never come home.

They described the Arsenal fan and hard-working pupil at Bancroft's independent school as a "loving and precious brother" and "the most loved and amazing son".

Tom Little KC, for the prosecution, told jurors it was "miraculous" that more people were not killed as Arduini-Monzo slashed and chopped at whoever he came across in the 20-minute rampage.