Labour has won a council by-election in Redbridge by just a single vote. Helen Mullis was elected as the new councillor for Hainault ward following the by-election on Thursday (1st) with 835 votes, one more than independent candidate Glen Haywood with 834. Reform UK’s Raj Forhad was third with 611. Cllr Mullis was a teacher for ten years before joining the Christian Education Project, a charity that works with schools to teach Christianity. Labour’s victory last night came amid a national surge in support for Reform UK, which dominated local elections across the country. Labour, despite a landslide victory in July’s general election, is now widely underperforming. In another close race, Reform UK’s Sarah Pochin was elected the MP for Runcorn – beating Labour by just six votes. She overturned a Labour majority of 14,696. The Hainault by-election was called after former councillor Sam Gould stepped down, having pleaded guilty to exposing himself to a 13-year-old girl in March. He was handed a 22-week suspended sentence at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court on Monday April 28 and was ordered to complete 40 days of rehabilitation. He had been seen on two separate occasions in February and March performing a sex act on himself in a parked car. At the time, he was working as a senior parliamentary caseworker for Health Secretary Wes Streeting’s office in Ilford North. The Labour minister congratulated Cllr Mullis on her narrow victory last night, as well as second-placed Haywood on his “brilliant and clean” campaign. Mr Streeting added: “This by-election was called in the worst possible circumstances. I still feel extremely angry and betrayed, especially for the victims of Mr Gould’s crimes. “I do know that Helen represents the kind of integrity we need in politics. I’m really sorry to the people of Hainault that this election was necessary.” Mr Streeting himself was almost unseated in the July general election by independent candidate Leanne Mohamad, who attacked Labour for its record in the constituency and stance on the Israel-Hamas war. She came within 540 votes of beating the Labour stalwart in what was previously considered a safe seat. Labour lost its last by-election in the borough, when Ilford Independents candidate Noor Begum was elected a councillor for the Mayfield ward in late March. The seat was previously held by former council leader Jas Athwal, who stood down in February after being elected MP for Ilford South. In Hainault, 2,903 votes were cast. Turnout was 27.10 per cent. 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Read our privacy notice A man has denied murdering a 14-year-old boy and attacking four others during an alleged 20-minute rampage with two Japanese swords Marcus Arduini Monzo is accused of running up behind Daniel Anjorin as he walked to school and slashing him in the chest and neck, virtually decapitating him, in Hainault, north-east London denied eight of the 10 charges against him but admitted two counts of having an offensive weapon – a katana sword and a tanto katana sword The bearded defendant, of Newham, east London, entered his pleas when he appeared at the Old Bailey on Friday wearing a green jumper and pleaded not guilty to the attempted murders of Donato Iwule Henry De Los Rios Polania and Pc Yasmin Margaret Mechem-Whitfield as well as wounding Inspector Moloy Campbell with intent Royal Parks 20mph speed limit for cyclists could prevent return of London Duathlon Fresh chaos for holidaymakers as new strikes announced at Gatwick Amanda Holden wears dress made of money on private jet Gino D'Acampo's last five restaurants 'saved from collapse' after misconduct scandal He also denied aggravated burglary and possession of a bladed article relating to a kitchen knife His trial is set for June 3 at the same court Prince Louis steals the show at VE Day parade as he keeps dad William looking sharp and mimics brother George Prince Louis steals show with sweet antics at VE parade VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day VE Day 2025 fashion: Princess of Wales to Lady Victoria Starmer Royals watch historic flypast as huge crowds turns out for VE Day 80th anniversary Royals watch historic Red Arrows flypast for VE Day 80th anniversary David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash in London 'shut down' by council over noise complaints David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash 'shut down' over noise complaints Stacey Solomon 'regrets doing reality show with Joe Swash' for tough reason Stacey Solomon 'regrets reality show with Joe Swash' for tough reason A Hainault woman who dumped her unwanted rubbish on the street she lives on was successfully prosecuted for fly-tipping by Redbridge Council This person started the New Year paying out a £1000 fine for fly-tipping rubbish just yards from her home Everything she dumped she could have easily disposed of using Council Services such as weekly recycling collections; booking a free doorstep clothing collection from Council partners TRAID; using the Chigwell Road Reuse and Recycling Centre – just a few of the waste disposal options easily accessible in Redbridge This person was quickly identified as the offender behind the fly-tip after the Council’s Enforcement Team was alerted to the mess an Enforcement Officer quickly found evidence to trace the rubbish back to a property nearby the Enforcement Officer asked her to explain why the waste had been left on the pavement After initially denying knowledge of the grime-crime they told the Enforcement Officer they would clear it up but failed to do so - leading to a £400 Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) for fly-tipping Despite being sent Council reminders the FPN remained unpaid landing the resident in court with a charge of fly-tipping against her name The judge ordered her to pay a fine and court and council costs – all totalling £1,000 this resident is likely regretting her decision to fly-tip waste that could have been easily disposed of responsibly and without breaking the law Find out more on responsible ways to dispose of waste, including Redbridge Council’s Bulky Waste Collection service entitling residents to a free collection every 12 months (maximum of 3 items): https://www.redbridge.gov.uk/bins-waste-and-recycling/ Redbridge Cabinet Member for Enforcement and Community Safety said: “Dumping rubbish and wrecking our environment is a criminal offence The majority of local people care about the borough but a minority are spoiling it for everyone by leaving their rubbish on the street when there are so many ways to easily dispose of waste in our borough We are working closely with our communities to hold grime crime offenders accountable for their actions and will not hesitate to use the full weight of the law against fly-tippers.” If you spot a fly-tip in the borough you can easily report it online through the council’s Report It page: https://www.redbridge.gov.uk/report-it/ All fly tips made known to the council are recorded and investigated with enforcement action being taken if evidence is found The council aims to clear all recorded fly-tips on council land and the highway within 24 hours of it being reported You can also submit evidence of perpetrators or their vehicles on our Report It page which will aid enforcement investigations Local householders are also being reminded not to fall foul of the law by taking steps to ensure anyone hired to remove waste from their property is authorised to do so with the correct Waste Carriers Licence Failure to do so could lead to a £600 fine if your waste is discovered fly-tipped and you cannot provide evidence of who you gave it to for removal or neglected to check if they had a valid Waste Carriers Licence Redbridge Council is thrilled to announce that not one but two Redbridge parks - Hainault Forest and Valentines Park - have been recognised among the UK’s Top Ten parks in the prestigious People’s Choice Awards 2024 This annual award by Keep Britain Tidy celebrates the nation’s best-loved parks with over 21,000 people casting their votes Hainault Forest has achieved a top ten ranking for two consecutive years while Valentines Park has been voted into the top ten an impressive nine times since 2012 These awards highlight the continued support and love from the local community for our cherished green spaces All nine of Redbridge’s Green Flag-awarded parks were eligible for the People’s Choice Awards These standards recognise well-maintained parks and clean welcoming green spaces for recreation and relaxation known for its picturesque Grade II listed building six-lane swimming pool with modern changing facilities and convenient parking - set to open in autumn 2025 Hainault Forest offers a different experience with its charming 1856 Café It's a perfect destination for those who appreciate a blend of history We invite you to come and experience these award-winning parks for yourself Hainault Forest has seen a remarkable increase in visitors enjoying its new and enhanced amenities said: "We now have two of the best parks in the country right here in Redbridge on our doorstep I’m very proud of the work and investment we've delivered at Hainault Forest renovating the old Victorian barns and creating attractions for local families to enjoy It is the perfect day out for our neighbours who enjoy beautiful landscapes “We will also deliver London's first new lido in decades in Valentines Park next year Very few local authorities are currently investing in leisure facilities on this scale “I would like to thank our brilliant Parks Officers who brave all weathers to keep them in such beautiful condition We work extremely hard to keep our parks clean and tidy and we ask that people do the same and take the same pride in them that we do Everyone has a part to play in keeping Redbridge clean and safe." said: “All of Redbridge’s parks and open spaces are uniquely beautiful and cherished by our staff and local community We are incredibly proud that two of our parks have been named among the best in the country This achievement is a testament to our Parks team's hard work and dedication who maintain the highest standards for our green spaces.” Marcus Arduini Monzo allegedly attacked Daniel Anjorin and four others during 20-minute rampage A man accused of murdering a 14-year-old boy and attacking four others during a 20-minute rampage with two Japanese swords is facing a provisional trial next year Marcus Arduini Monzo allegedly ran up behind Daniel Anjorin as he walked to school and slashed him in the chest and neck Monzo, 36, also allegedly attacked four other people – including two police officers – during a series of incidents over 20 minutes in Hainault, north-east London On Monday, the bearded defendant appeared at the Old Bailey by video-link from custody for a hearing before Judge Mark Lucraft KC The dual Spanish-Brazilian national living in Newham, east London, faces 10 charges but was not asked to enter pleas and spoke only to confirm his identity. 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Previously, the court has heard that Monzo allegedly crashed a van into a fence in Laing Close, hitting Mr Iwule, just before 7am on April 30. He then allegedly attacked Daniel from behind, slashing his neck and stabbing him in the chest as he lay on the ground. When police officers rushed to help the teenager, Monzo allegedly appeared from a bush and chased them. It is alleged he jumped out at Pc Mechem-Whitfield, causing “significant injuries”. The defendant then allegedly made his way across a number of gardens before entering the home of Mr De Los Rios Polania and Ms Arias who were asleep at the time. A second officer, Inspector Campbell, was stabbed with a sword during an attempt to apprehend the defendant, it is alleged. VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte, Lady Victoria Starmer Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Marcus Arduini Monza will face trial next year accused of murdering the schoolboy and attacking four others I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice An alleged samurai sword attacker accused of killing a 14-year-old schoolboy during a 20-minute rampage will stand trial next year Marcus Arduini Monzo allegedly ran up behind Daniel Anjorin and slashed him in the neck and chest as the youngster was walking to school. Monzo, 36, also allegedly attacked four other people - including two police officers - during a series of incidents over 20 minutes in Hainault, north-east London, on 30 April. On Monday, the bearded defendant appeared at the Old Bailey by video-link from custody for a hearing before Judge Mark Lucraft KC. The dual Spanish-Brazilian national living in Newham, east London, faces 10 charges but was not asked to enter pleas and spoke only to confirm his identity. During the hearing, Monzo confirmed his identity and Judge Lucraft confirmed a provisional trial date of 3 February next year with a time estimate of up to four weeks. The judge set a further case management hearing for Friday 6 December and further remanded Monzo into custody. Previously, the court has heard that Monzo is accused of crashing a van into a fence in Laing Close, hitting Mr Iwule, just before 7am on 30 April. He then allegedly attacked Daniel from behind, slashing his neck and stabbing him in the chest as he lay on the ground. When police officers rushed to help the teenager, Monzo is further accused of appearing from a bush and chasing them. It is alleged he jumped out at Pc Mechem-Whitfield, causing “significant injuries”. The list of candidates for an upcoming Redbridge Council by-election has been confirmed Six candidates will contest a seat in Hainault ward on Thursday May 1 It is the second Redbridge by-election in as many months The Hainault was vacated last month when former Labour councillor Sam Gould quit following his conviction for indecent exposure The ward is currently represented by two other Labour councillors Labour has put forward teacher Helen Mullis as its candidate Pictures on X show she has been joined by councillors and Health Minister Karin Smyth while canvassing who form the official opposition to Labour The Tories are the second largest party in the borough Other contenders include independent Glen Haywood Green Party candidate Nirojan Raveendralingam who unsuccessfully stood against former council leader Jas Athwal in last year’s general election Cathy Davies is standing as the Liberal Democrats’ candidate Mr Gould resigned his seat in disgrace after being convicted of indecent exposure in early March The former aide to Health Secretary Wes Streeting pleaded guilty to exposing himself to a 13-year-old girl and following her Gould was immediately suspended by Labour and sacked by Mr Streeting he would have been allowed to stay on as an independent There are no procedures in place to remove sitting councillors a spokesperson for the town hall previously said Though it dominates the council with 53 seats of a possible 63 Redbridge Labour suffered a surprise defeat in its heartlands last month representing the Redbridge & Ilford Independents group She said her victory was a “wake up call” for the reigning party A by-election was also held in Wanstead Park ward last November though Labour held on to the seat with a reduced majority The deadline for Hainault ward residents to register to vote in May’s by-election is midnight on Friday April 11 About Latest Posts YA Reporter Latest posts by YA Reporter (see all) It happened today – this day in history Asking prices for the four-bedroom 173sq m (1862sq ft) homes begin at €1.525 million for 41B and €1.65 million for the showhouse at 41A The interior design was done by Elm Grey Interiors and PD Lane was the architect with little more to do than unpack and possibly play with rearranging the sumptuous furniture to their liking It’s a modernist-style boutique development that sits well with its established neighbours on this sought-after road in Foxrock and is sure to attract families trading up in the area or downsizers from larger properties seeking a maintenance-free home The front drive is cobblelocked and the door opens on to a smart entrance hallway with an oak-engineered floor The front livingroom on the left is moody and masculine dark media bench suspended above the floor A dramatic pendant centrepiece light raises the drama quotient making for a showstopping first impression At the end of the hallway is a guest WC with large ceramic stone tiles that add a touch of luxury is cleverly purposed here to hold heat pump [ Sustainability to the fore at new Portmarnock scheme, with houses from €860,000Opens in new window ] The kitchen/dining/livingroom is to the rear of the house and it is vast has Ascale Macchia Vecchia stone countertops that are almost a piece of art in their own right are also used to great effect on the long kitchen island with sink and bronze Quooker tap Kitchen units are a dark grey with brushed bronze handles A stone-ribbed panel encases the extractor fan above the hob Beyond the kitchen is a dining area and opposite it is a built-in gas fire with sliding doors leading out to the garden which has been perfectly landscaped The house is on a direct southerly orientation but the garden is currently shaded by tall pines which the agent assures are coming down by the summer [ Semidetached four-bed homes in Delgany from €750,000Opens in new window ] All four bedrooms are on the first floor, all are beautifully decorated, the principal is lovely, with a decadent en suite and a large walk-in wardrobe. Both bedrooms to the front of the property have partial sea views. The family bathroom has Florence porcelain tiles and a large free-standing bath, all sanitary ware throughout the house is by Duravit. Miriam Mulcahy, a contributor to The Irish Times, writes about property Facebook pageTwitter feed© 2025 The Irish Times DAC Medina Capital has submitted a planning application for a new residential development on the Capital Gate office site in Hainault Designed by Wimshurst Pelleriti architects the proposed scheme will replace the existing office building with 52 new three- and four-bedroom townhouses for private sale and 34 affordable apartments in low rise blocks The plans for the fully-electric scheme include outdoor landscaping with a range of communal areas to encourage intergenerational community interaction including a dedicated new play street Medina Capital acquired the three-acre plot The site has been allocated for residential development in Redbridge’s adopted local plan and subject to achieving planning consent Medina aims to make a start on site in Q3 2025 with the first new homes available in early 2027 said: “Our proposed development for the Capital Gate site seeks to create a welcoming new family-led residential community with gardens and open spaces for all residents to enjoy helping to meet the needs of the local area We remain actively committed to new commercial acquisitions like Capital Gate where we can utilise our expertise to breathe new life into underutilised sites that add value for all stakeholders.” founder of planning consultancy DaviesMurch added: “We would like to thank officers from Redbridge Council for providing a first-rate pre-application service and we look forward to working with them during the formal assessment of the application.” Don’t miss our top stories and need to know news every day in your inbox delivered straight to your inbox – for FREE BE News is the only free-to-air online news service to cover the entire built environment industry its mission is to connect and inform the whole community – spanning commercial property planning and engineering – via one platform WEBSITE DESIGNED & BUILT BY WHITE LABEL Please register (for free) below or login to continue reading Written by: Sinai Fleary Daniel’s family described him as "a wonderful child" who was "well loved" and "hard working" MORE THAN 100 people have attended the funeral of 14-year-old schoolboy who was killed in a horrific sword attack in northeast London died near his home as he walked to school in Hainault on 30 April The attack also left four other people injured – including two police officers attended the service held at the Jubilee Church in Ilford on Friday (17 May) Daniel’s family described him as “a wonderful child” who was “well loved” and “hard working.” A picture of Daniel smiling was placed beside his coffin In a statement posted on the church website Daniel’s family said the schoolboy will be “forever missed” we laid our dear son Daniel to rest knowing that he is with the Lord “We extend our deepest appreciation to all who have stood by us has been a source of immense comfort.” said the funeral was “peaceful” and “gentle” and celebrated Daniel’s life A public GoFundMe page set up to raise money for Daniel’s family has so far raised more than £162,000 his parents thanked the public for their support and said it “has been a source of comfort and strength” to the family The Anjorin family also announced that due to the trauma of Daniel’s death on his siblings they now plan to move home they said: “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 Daniel was a pupil at Bancroft’s independent school in Woodford Green a dual Spanish-Brazilian national from Newham has been charged with Daniel’s murder Monzo has also been charged with two counts of attempted murder Deepest sympathies to Daniel’s family and friends Reply Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" The Voice Newspaper is committed to celebrating black excellence campaigning for positive change and informing the black community on important issues Your financial contributions are essential to protect the future of the publication as we strive to help raise the profile of the black communities across the UK Any size donation is welcome and we thank you for your continued support ENTWURF: Design & Build Copyright 2025 © GV Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved. 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 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 has thanked the community for its emotional and financial support “In the wake of our son Daniel’s tragic death we wish to thank you for your support which has been a source of comfort and strength to our family” adding: “We deeply appreciate your generous donation.” The family said Daniel’s funeral would be held on May 17 They added: “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.” a dual Spanish-Brazilian national living in Newham two counts of attempted murder and two counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent He was also charged with aggravated burglary and possession of a bladed article 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.” The family also sent “best wishes” to the other victims of the attack thanked the local community for its support Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know.. 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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 Marcus Arduini Monzo, 36, a dual Spanish-Brazilian national living in Newham, east London, has been charged with Daniel’s murder In a statement issued by the Metropolitan Police Outrage as 'priceless' war memorial stolen from London park ‘Supercar’ drivers fined for doing doughnuts near Buckingham Palace Police ease restrictions on London pro-Palestine march following row with organisers Mourners gathered late on Friday morning at Jubilee Church in Ilford More than 100 people have attended the funeral of 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin who was killed in a sword attack in east London Daniel was knifed to death near his home in Hainault as he was making his way to school on the morning of April 30 - in an attack which also left four people including two police officers injured Adults and teenagers gathered late on Friday morning at Jubilee Church in Ilford for the schoolboy’s funeral “peaceful” and a “celebration of Daniel’s life” “The service today was befitting of Daniel in every way because he was a gentle spirited and just a peace-loving boy,” he said He the funeral was attended by people including teachers and students from his school members of the church and Daniel’s youth group had been about to take his grade six piano exam He said teachers and students had told how Daniel was “brilliant and bright and responsive” at school Mr Koleoso said that the Anjorin family has been a part of Jubilee Church for more than 15 years and Daniel was baptised there Daniel’s family said the teenager would be “forever missed” In a statement posted on the church’s website they said: “We extend our deepest appreciation to all who have stood by us Liam Gallagher says he ‘won’t have a bad word said’ about brother Noel Body found in search for second British hiker on Spanish island of Majorca Committee will consider Scottish memorial project for late Queen Save £20 per person on autumn and Christmas days out by steam Daniel’s coffin was brought out of the church and placed in the funeral hearse surrounded by bouquets of flowers Floral tributes were also placed on top of the coffin with a beaming photo of Daniel in the middle Dozens of emotional mourners watched on from outside the church as the funeral cortege drove away to help raise money for his grief-stricked family A message from Daniel’s parents posted on the page this week thanked the community for its support and said the family plans to move house following the “trauma” of Daniel’s death “In the wake of our son Daniel’s tragic death we wish to thank you for your support which has been a source of comfort and strength to our family,” it said “Our children have lost their loving and precious brother and we have lost the most loved and amazing son.” Daniel was a pupil at Bancroft’s School in Woodford Green - the same school Nottingham attack victim Grace O’Malley-Kumar had attended before university. “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 14-year-old schoolboy was described as a ‘fun-loving and peaceful’ child The 14-year-old schoolboy was described as a ‘fun-loving and peaceful’ child More than 100 people have attended the funeral of a “gentle spirited and peace-loving” 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 30 April in an attack which also left four people injured – including two police officers. Daniel’s funeral was held at Jubilee Church in Ilford on Friday morning “The service today was befitting of Daniel in every way because he was a gentle-spirited and just a peace-loving boy,” he said And yet it was a celebration of Daniel’s life.” Mr Koleoso added that people “from all walks of life” attended the service including people who had flown in from abroad “It was great to have representatives from the school teachers and students and just to hear how Daniel in school was brilliant and bright and responsive “He loved football, and Arsenal thanks to them for the tribute they gave the other day that was appropriate and good And so that’s who he was he was about to take his grade six piano and so on And so he was a fun loving and peaceful child.” He said the family is “fully integrated into the life of the church” adding “and that’s why what’s touched them touches the whole church “But we’ve sought to play our parts pastorally in being there for them And their groups have been going into their homes and taking food paying their respects and then the whole church praying for them “So we’ve been as close as is necessary to give our condolences and yet giving them space for them to grieve well and come through it.” Adults and teenagers attended the service and a number brought bunches of flowers Daniel’s coffin was placed in the funeral hearse and was surrounded by bunches of flowers Floral tributes were also placed on top of Daniel’s coffin one of which included his picture in the middle Dozens of emotional mourners watched on from outside the church as the funeral hearse drove away A Go Fund Me page set up in Daniel’s honour on behalf of Grace Anjorin has so far received more than £150,000 “We deeply appreciate your generous donation “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 Marcus Arduini Monzo, 36, of Newham, east London, has been charged with Daniel’s murder, two counts of attempted murder and two counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. He was also charged with aggravated burglary and possession of a bladed article. Daniel Anjorin’s funeral was attended by more than 100 mourners The Hainault Forest Restoration Project has been nominated as a 2024 Regional Finalist for the Civic Trust Awards Having recently undergone a £7 million refurbishment Vision Redbridge and The London Borough of Redbridge worked in partnership with the Woodland Trust to improve facilities across the park and make a more engaging visitor experience The restoration included a complete renovation of the Victorian barns and the creation of the Woodlands Trust Visitors Centre event space a children’s playground and animal farm and changing places toilet facilities the project is also one of thirteen schemes nominated for an additional Selwyn Goldsmith Awards for Universal Design Universal design schemes demonstrate a high standard of accessibility and sustainability while contributing to the quality and appearance of their surroundings This award recognises places that are responsive They allow everyone to enjoy them with dignity and equality and winners will be congratulated in March 2024 This is on the back of Redbridge being the only borough to be awarded the Green Apple Award for Environmental Improvement Sector Leader of Redbridge Council said: With Hainault Forest recently voted as one of the top ten parks in the country we are extremely proud to receive further recognition for the recent restoration of Hainaut Forest workshops and newly renovated Foxburrows Farm are all about putting families first These restoration works have preserved Hainault Forest so local people and visitors can enjoy the country park not just now Chair of Vision Trustees Martin Solder said: "The completion of Hainault Forest Restoration Project has transformed Hainault Forest into one of top destinations in Redbridge for those who love nature Selected as a 2024 Civic Trust Awards Regional Finalist it serves as a powerful example of partnership led restoration Redbridge Council and Woodland Trust worked tirelessly together to preserve the environment and leave a long-lasting legacy for further generations to enjoy." CloseA 14-year-old boy has died after an attacker armed with a sword went on the rampage in Hainault were injured before the suspect - who had been leaping over people's garden fences - was cornered and tasered in a front garden Police say a 36-year-old man was arrested but his condition meant he had not been interviewed yet Watch the key developments of the day in Hainault which police say "shocked everyone" Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRead descriptionExplore moreHainault sword attack: The day that 'shocked everyone' Video 00:01:42Hainault sword attack: The day that 'shocked everyone' 1:42 Up Next Moment Hainault attack suspect is Tasered by police 00:00:19Moment Hainault attack suspect is Tasered by police 0:19 Watch: Police pursue sword stabbing suspect 00:01:08Watch: Police pursue sword stabbing suspect 1:08 Watch: Man seen carrying sword in Hainault 00:00:09Watch: Man seen carrying sword in Hainault 0:09Editor's recommendations Watch: BBC reports from pier 33 - the gateway to Alcatraz 00:01:40Watch: BBC reports from pier 33 - the gateway to Alcatraz 1:40 Watch: Prince Louis steals the show as royals mark VE Day 00:01:25Watch: Prince Louis steals the show as royals mark VE Day 1:25 Watch: How Lady Gaga's record-breaking concert almost ended in disaster Video 00:01:21Watch: How Lady Gaga's record-breaking concert almost ended in disaster 1:21 'Trump was the game-changer': Three things to know about the Australian election result 00:01:20'Trump was the game-changer': Three things to know about the Australian election result 1:20 Prince Harry 'can't see a world' where his family will visit the UK 00:02:54Prince Harry 'can't see a world' where his family will visit the UK 2:54 Watch: Key moments from the local elections.. 00:01:32Watch: Key moments from the local elections.. 1:32 Watch: Reform by-election win raises questions for Labour and Tories 00:01:11Watch: Reform by-election win raises questions for Labour and Tories 1:11 Russell Brand's court appearance explained.. 00:00:50Russell Brand's court appearance explained.. 0:50 Ros Atkins on.. 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the gateway to Alcatraz The 14-year-old’s family plan to move house following the “trauma” of his death Daniel Anjorin’s funeral is to be held on Friday as they revealed plans to move home following the “trauma” of his brutal killing The 14-year-old was knifed to death in Hainault, east London as he made his way to school on the morning of April 30 by a man on a violent rampage armed with a sword As London reeled from the shocking attack, a public fundraiser raised more than £150,000 for his grief-stricken family In an update on the Gofundme page on Tuesday morning his parents spoke of the impact Daniel’s death and said they plan to relocate Man spared jail after stabbing victim in the head during attack outside London pub “In the wake of our son Daniel's tragic death we wish to thank you for your support which has been a source of comfort and strength to our family,” they wrote “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.” Details of Daniel’s funeral were not given in the post It is alleged that Monzo crashed a van into a fence in Laing Close just before 7am on April 30 A court was told on May 2 that Monzo then got out of the van said he would kill the man and slashed him to the neck Monzo is accused of then running up behind Daniel and slashing his neck before stabbing him in the chest as he lay on the ground Police officers arrived and tried to help the teenager when it is alleged that Monzo appeared from a bush and they chased him Westminster Magistrates’ Court was told that he jumped out at Pc Yasmin Margaret Mechem-Whitfield and attacked her with the sword while she was on the ground He is also accused of injuring a second officer Monzo has been charged with attempting to murder Mr Iwule and PC Mechem-Whitfield and causing grievous bodily harm with intent to Mr De Los Rios Polania and Inspector Campbell He has also been charged with aggravated burglary and possession of a bladed article Daniel was a pupil at Bancroft’s School in Woodford Green - the same school Nottingham attack victim Grace O’Malley-Kumar had attended before university the school paid tribute to Daniel’s “positive nature and gentle character” and said it was “devastated” by his feath “This has left us in profound shock and sorrow,” said the school “Daniel joined Bancroft’s at seven years old and quickly became a core member of our community demonstrating commendable dedication to his academic pursuits His positive nature and gentle character will leave a lasting impact on us.” Daniel’s family previously told how they were struggling to come to terms with “what has happened to him and that he will never come home” “Daniel had left the house for school and then he was gone,” they said This month saw the official completion of the award-winning Hainault Forest restoration project the Deputy Leader and Ward Councillors were joined by children from Forest Academy and John Bramston School and project partners to celebrate the completion of the restoration A well visited and much-loved attraction by local people the story of Hainault Forest dates back as far the 12th century when it was given legal status as a royal forest by Henry II The £7million project included a complete renovation of the Victorian barns and the creation of a new visitor hub artist workshops and a Woodland Trust visitor centre A new woodland-inspired children’s playground has been created and goats now call Foxburrows Farm their home having joined the existing family of Shetland ponies The farm was renovated ahead of their arrival with new barns and paths and public space to sit and take in the views of this ancient forest “Historic Hainault Forest is much-loved by communities across our borough improve the landscaping and create a perfect family day out in the heart of Hainault We know how important our parks and green spaces are for local people and what a difference access to free activities for children can make for families As part of this award-winning restoration project visitor centre and renovating beloved Foxburrows Farm We’ve restored and preserved Hainault Forest so local people and visitors can enjoy the country park now Director of Ambulance Operations for London Ambulance Service Darren Farmer said: “Our thoughts are with all of those impacted by this morning’s incident and their families we began to receive 999 calls to our control room suggesting there had been a stabbing in the vicinity of Hainault underground station “We dispatched multiple resources including ambulance crews specialist critical care paramedics and London’s air ambulance “We declared a significant incident and set up a dedicated special operations centre which allowed our other control rooms to continue to respond to the rest of London “London Ambulance Service worked hard to ensure that the patients involved got the treatment they needed as quickly as possible “Our teams treated 5 patients with a variety of injuries before taking all of them to hospital despite the very best efforts of our teams “I’d like to pay tribute to LAS colleagues who attended this scene at risk to themselves and to the courage of the police officers injured while protecting the public Holly Christodoulou Digital Court EditorPublished: Invalid Date TRAGIC Daniel Anjorin's family today said he would be "forever missed" as the 14-year-old was laid to rest Mourners gathered at the Jubilee Church in Ilford, East London, for the tragic teen's funeral after he was stabbed to death walking to school The church is where tragic Daniel was baptised His heartbroken family have also been members for more than 15 years In a statement posted on the church's website Daniel's loved ones wrote: "Today we laid our dear son Daniel to rest knowing that He is with the Lord "We extend our deepest appreciation to all who have stood by us He added: "It was a gentle moment. It was peaceful. And yet it was a celebration of Daniel's life." Pastor Koleoso said people "from all walks of life" attended, including mourners who had flown in from abroad, teachers and students from his school, members of the church and his youth group. He added: "It was great to have representatives from the school, teachers and students and just to hear how Daniel in school was brilliant and bright and responsive, obedient. he was about to take his grade six piano and so on And so he was a fun loving and peaceful child." Arsenal-mad Daniel was killed in a sword rampage in Hainault on April 30 The teen was walking to school in his uniform when he was ambushed from behind Four others were injured in the horror, including two police officers and a dad who shielded his family during the attack Daniel attended £25,000-a-year Bancroft's School in nearby Woodford Green where Nottingham rampage victim Grace O'Malley-Kumar was a former pupil is a science teacher and his father Dr Ebenezer Anjorin Tributes have flooded in for the football-mad youngster following the tragedy A GoFundMe set up to help the schoolboy's family has also raised more than £150,000 Daniel's mum posted a message on behalf of the family thanking well-wishers for their support She said: "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." The youngster's family previously put out a heartbreaking statement hailing Daniel as "the most loved and amazing son" They said they were still struggling to come to grips with his death The family added: “We as a family are devastated by the loss of our beloved son Daniel “Our children have lost their loving and precious brother and we have lost the most loved and amazing son “We would like to send our best wishes to the other victims of this unthinkable incident “We would also like to thank the local community for all of their support during this most difficult time." has been charged with murdering the schoolboy He is also accused of two counts of attempted murder Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/ Park users have voted for Hainault Forest as one of the most impressive green spaces in the country as part of the 2023 People's Choice Awards voting for their favourite Green Flag park or green space as part of the annual People’s Choice Awards Hainault Forest took one of the ten top spots Hainault Forest is one of nine parks in Redbridge with a prestigious Green Flag Award biodiverse parks loved by their local communities The awards are presided over by a panel of experts and set the standard for managing recreational outdoor spaces across the United Kingdom and worldwide Hainault Forest has recently undergone a £7million redevelopment including a complete renovation of the Victorian barns and the creation of a new visitor hub with event space with Redbridge’s biggest slide and Foxburrows Farm renovated to make space for new furry friends The project was delivered in partnership with Vision RCL and the Woodland Trust GLA Good Growth Fund and the Garfield Weston Foundation said: “We know how important our parks and green spaces are for local people especially during these tough economic times delivering the perfect family day right on our doorstep and it’s wonderful to see our country park recognised in this way.” I would highly recommend visiting the park to anyone who enjoys beautiful landscapes said: "We're honoured to have received this award; over the last few years Hainault Forest has seen significant investments in facilities thanks to our funders and has now been recognised as one of the best top ten parks in the UK for the first time Hainault Forest is an asset to our community and we're committed to ensuring it remains a vibrant and accessible space for all Winning this award is a testament to the tireless efforts of the staff and volunteers Vision RCL are determined to continue our work to enhance the park's offerings." said: "Our parks and green spaces are essential to people's wellbeing and we know these free to access places will continue to be vital to communities To have achieved this recognition from the public is testament to the tireless work by our parks staff and volunteers to make Hainault Forest a wonderful place everyone can enjoy “Our Green Flag Award winners include some of the country's best-known and iconic parks We want to congratulate Hainault Forest on their fantastic achievement." Woodland Trust Hainault Forest Visitor Experience Manager said: “Our partnership with Vision Redbridge at Hainault Forest has been such a proud moment for the Woodland Trust and to have received this award for all the investment that has been put into the forest makes it all worth it We have seen 25,000 visitors through the visitor centre and to know that we have had an impact on providing an excellent woodland experience is a testament to the work of our team ShareSaveExperience the VE Day flypast from inside a Red Arrows cockpit in 360 videoExperience flying over London with a Red Arrows pilot in our special immersive video from the cockpit. Watch: Prince Louis steals the show as royals mark VE DayRoyal Family members are at the heart of commemorations to mark 80 years since World War Two ended in Europe. Watch: Prince Harry's exclusive interview in fullThe Duke of Sussex has told the BBC he "would love a reconciliation" with the Royal Family. 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GoFundMe page launched as man accused of murder is remanded in custody by London magistrates Thousands of pounds have been raised for the family of the schoolboy Daniel Anjorin who was stabbed to death in north-east London on Tuesday died after the attack in Hainault as he made his way to Bancroft’s school in Woodford Green was remanded in custody by Westminster magistrates court on Thursday aggravated burglary and possession of a bladed article He is due to appear at the Old Bailey on Tuesday if a hearing is not available on Friday has now launched a GoFundMe page for the teenager’s grief-stricken family “Daniel Anjorin was a very loved boy in the local community who was always full of happiness and joy and very much loved by everybody he came across,” wrote Asare he was ruthlessly attacked and unfortunately passed from the injuries he sustained “He was only in year 9 and was a loved student at Bancroft’s in Woodford He meant so much to a lot of people and will be dearly missed “I would like to raise money for his family on behalf of his family as his brother is one of my close friends to help them with the costs of everything so please donate whatever you can donate.” had raised more than £30,000 by 1pm on Thursday with one writing: “I am so sorry this happened to you Daniel the chair of the Metropolitan Police Federation told the BBC that the two police officers injured in the line of duty in Hainault were “recuperating well” he told Radio 4’s Today programme: “Two officers were very seriously injured The male officer suffered a serious injury to his hand and our female colleague suffered what has been described as horrifically serious injuries to her arm where I believe it was touch and go whether or not she would actually be able to get the use of that arm back “But I understand that they are doing well and as a federation we are offering all the support that we possibly can.” Nick Abbot is Leading Britain's Conversation Mourners have gathered to say their final goodbye to Daniel Anjorin a schoolboy killed in a sword attack in Hainault More than 100 people joined together at Jubilee Church to pay tribute to the "gentle-spirited and peace-loving" 14-year-old schoolboy on Friday morning Daniel 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 described the service as a "gentle" and "peaceful.. Daniel's coffin was brought out of the church and placed in the hearse as family and mourners gathered around and watched on Read More: Schoolboy could be expelled for not cutting his hair, as he slams 'disrespectful' treatment Read More: Labour ‘will help themselves to your family’s wallets,’ Jeremy Hunt claims, as he says tax cuts to come under Tories Mr Koleoso said: "The service today was befitting of Daniel in every way because he was a gentle spirited and just a peace-loving boy "So the service kind of captured that And yet it was a celebration of Daniel's life." Mr Koleoso added that people "from all walks of life" attended the service including people who had flown in from abroad Family and teachers and students from his school joined together with members of the church and Daniel's youth group He added: "It was great to have representatives from the school And so that's who he was he was about to take his grade six piano and so on And so he was a fun-loving and peaceful child." He said the family is "fully integrated into the life of the church" adding "and that's why what's touched them touches the whole church "But we've sought to play our parts pastorally in being there for them "So we've been as close as is necessary to give our condolences and yet giving them space for them to grieve well and come through it." Daniel's family posted a statement on the church's website saying the teenager would be "forever missed" It read: "We extend our deepest appreciation to all who have stood by us has been a source of immense comfort." 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 "In the wake of our son Daniel's tragic death we wish to thank you for your support which has been a source of comfort and strength to our family" "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 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 "Our children have lost their loving and precious brother and we have lost the most loved and amazing son." has been charged with Daniel's murder See more More Latest News See more Latest News See more The News Explained See more Royals See more Highlights & Opinion See more More Topics Marcus Arduini Monzo accused of ramming his van into one victim and attacking four others with a samurai style sword An alleged sword attacker has appeared at the Old Bailey charged with murdering a teenage boy, who was attacked from behind and slashed in the neck while walking to school. Marcus Arduini Monzo, 36, is also accused of attacking four others, including two police officers, during a 20-minute rampage in Hainault, northeast London The court heard that the attack unfolded shortly before 7am, after Monzo allegedly crashed a van into a fence in Laing Close The court was told that he then got out of the van said that he would kill the man and slashed him in the neck he is accused of attacking 14-year-old Daniel Anjourin from behind causing fatal injuries after slashing him in the neck A post-mortem examination found the cause of death was “sharp force trauma to the head” he allegedly approached paramedics with the weapon and prevented them from coming to assist He subsequently attacked a female police officer causing signficiant injuries while she lay on the ground After running through gardens, he entered a property and allegedly attacked a couple as they slept, with their young daughter also present. The child’s father, Henry De Los Rios Polania, was left with injuries to his neck and arm and has been described as a “hero” for protecting his family against the attack. After leaving the property, officers apprehended the suspect by using Tasers, with one officer suffering an arterial bleed after being stabbed with the weapon. The court heard that none of the victims had known their attacker. In the days following, floral tributes, hand-written notes and teddies have been left at the scene in memory of Daniel, who was described as “amazing” by his heartbroken family. Staff and pupils at the independent Bancroft’s School, where Daniel was a pupil, said they have been left in “profound shock and sorrow” at his death. In a statement issued by the Metropolitan Police on Saturday, his family 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. “We would like to send our best wishes to the other victims of this unthinkable incident.” Arsenal led tributes to Daniel, who was a fan of the London club, ahead of their Premier League match against Bournemouth on Saturday. During the match there was also a moment of applause throughout the Emirates Stadium in the 14th minute, with a banner reading “RIP Daniel” among the crowd. Dressed in a grey tracksuit, Monzo, a dual Spanish-Brazilian national living in Newham, east London, confirmed his name and date of birth as he stood in the dock. A three-week trial has been provisionally set for 3 February 2025. Daniel Anjorin was stabbed with a sword in Hainault govt and politics","score":0.777951},{"label":"/family and parenting/children","score":0.680581},{"label":"/law court told","description":"Marcus Arduini Monzo accused of ramming his van into one victim and attacking four others with a samurai style sword Redbridge Council is delighted to announce that Foxburrows Farm in Hainault Forest is now open Foxburrows Farm is the final attraction to reopen as part of the £7m Hainault Forest Restoration Project and goats to the existing family of shetland ponies all housed in the beautiful surroundings of Hainault Forest the collection of animals will expand as the farm continues to grow and improve The farm has benefited from a range of improvements said: "We know how important the farm and the animals are to local people and that's why we've invested in accessible paving and additional furry friends - creating a perfect day out for all the family right in the heart of Hainault Forest "Our parks staff have been working incredibly hard to make improvements so even more people can enjoy the farm and meet the friendly animals "With the current hot spell of weather we're experiencing there has never been a better time for families to visit Hainault Forest to see all it has to offer We only ask that you consider giving a small donation to support the running of the farm and please take any litter away with you." said: "We appreciate the support of our visitors who have waited so patiently for Foxburrows Farm to reopen It's a rewarding time for all staff involved to finally be able to welcome visitors back to the farm now that all their hard work is completed We hope families and children will love seeing the animals and the brand-new visitor attractions." Hainault Forest is the perfect destination for an outdoor adventure for all the family to enjoy Don't forget after all the exploring and excitement you can relax in the family-friendly indoor interpretation space and enjoy something delicious to eat or drink in the 1856 Café Foxburrows Farm is nearest the second car park adjacent to the new outdoor adventure play area and Woodland Trust Visitor Centre although we ask everyone to make a small minimum donation of £1 per child and £2 per adult to support the ongoing day-to-day costs of running the farm Your generous donations will go towards looking after the animals vet costs and maintaining welfare facilities Watch out for special events coming up throughout the year and sponsorship packages for our farm animals Residents recount harrowing 22 minutes between first emergency call and suspect’s arrest in east London • Hainault attack – live updates Hainault attack – live updates It only took about 22 minutes between police receiving the first 999 call about a man wielding a sword in a quiet suburb of east London and him being fired at with a Taser and arrested Police described the events of Tuesday morning “I cannot even begin to imagine how those affected must be feeling,” said Ch Supt Stuart Bell The Met police were first alerted “to reports of a vehicle being driven into a house” in Thurlow Gardens just before 7am Officers said a 36-year-old man got out of the vehicle before carrying out a series of attacks in the surrounding area with a sword 1:14Aerial footage shows scene of Hainault stabbing attack – video reportThe most serious of the attacks took place on Laing Close where residents saw a man holding a sword stab a teenager One witness told Channel 4 News that a man with a “massive sword” was on the phone to the fire brigade and asked a neighbour to share his location with the service. His van was smoking behind him. “He stepped on the neighbour’s foot to stop her from moving and she noticed the sword behind his back. She managed to get off his footing and she moved away. “She saw the Nigerian neighbour, a young boy about 16 years old, coming out of his house, putting his earphones in. About 10 metres away from the door she screamed to tell him the man had a sword and, as he turned around, he waved the sword and it struck him.” Another resident was looking out of her kitchen window when she saw the man stab his young victim and then raise his arms in celebration, “like yay, yay I’ve done it, sort of proud”, she said. She said the teenage boy lived in one of the neighbouring houses and that his family gathered around him after the attack. Police officers arrived quickly on the scene, she added. Another resident of Laing Close said she saw the man brandishing a sword in front of two unarmed police officers and an ambulance. “Then [the police] sprayed him and he ran away,” she said. “He was shouting at the police: ‘Do you believe in God?’” Julia Pisarenko, 39, who also lives on Laing Close, said: “I saw police officers and they were screaming to him: ‘Move back, move back’. I saw this guy with a knife run close to his van, a grey colour. Then he turned around and started going to a main road. I heard police calling to him like: ‘Move back, lay down’.” Pisarenko said she saw teams of paramedics working on the teenager, and treating a man whose hand had been injured by the perpetrator. A video shared by Pisarenko’s neighbour showed a man in a yellow shirt holding a sword in a standoff with police on the corner of Laing Close, before running away. Another witness said they heard shrieking before seeing a man dressed in yellow jumping over some fences at about 7am. “Then he went down an alley like he was going back on to the street again. I saw a policeman and policewoman – normal coppers with the short-sleeved shirts – who chased after him and they were shouting for him to put it down.” A video on social media showed the man standing on top of a garage, with police shouting at him to come down. A police officer is then heard saying the man had jumped into the gardens of neighbouring residents, at which point the officer shouted: “Lock your doors!” The attacker was shot with a stun gun at a house. A neighbour said: “He was subdued there for half an hour. I think he mentioned something about God.” The police later confirmed that a 14-year-old boy had died from his injuries after being taken to hospital. The two injured members of the public were still in hospital, and the injuries sustained by the two police officers were “significant” and would require surgery, they said. CloseVideo filmed by a bystander shows police in pursuit of a man suspected of stabbing people with a sword Police were called to reports of a vehicle driven into a house in Hainault Police say the incident is not terror-related Follow live coverage here Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRead descriptionExplore moreWatch: Police pursue sword stabbing suspect 1:08 Up Next Watch: Man seen carrying sword in Hainault 0:09 Police confirm 13-year-old died in Hainault stabbing 00:00:59Police confirm 13-year-old died in Hainault stabbing school says30 April 2024SummaryThe 14-year-old boy killed in Hainault yesterday has been named as Daniel Anjorin His school issued a statement saying there was "profound shock and sorrow" after he was fatally stabbed in Tuesday's sword attack Daniel's "positive nature and gentle character will leave a lasting impact on us" Two police officers suffered "really horrific injuries" during the sword attack A male inspector suffered a badly damaged hand while a female officer needed her arm "put back together" A witness tells the BBC he heard the suspect "shouting about God is out of hospital and is now in police custody We are closing today's live page on the sword attack in Hainault You can read more about the incident here: Today's live page was edited by Sam Hancock Shareclose panelShare pageCopy link About sharingWhat have we found out today?published at 18:16 British Summer Time 1 May 202418:16 BST 1 May 2024Image source Daniel Anjorin was named as the 14-year-old boy who was killed in yesterday's attack We're going to be ending our live coverage shortly Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingMet looks at issuing Tasers to more officerspublished at 18:01 British Summer Time 1 May 202418:01 BST 1 May 2024Sonja JessupHome affairs correspondent Hainault: Moment attack suspect is tasered by police Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingMet Police makes clarification on separate incidentpublished at 17:44 British Summer Time 1 May 202417:44 BST 1 May 2024The Metropolitan Police says there has been speculation about an arrest made the night before the sword attack in Hainault The force confirmed this was not the 36-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder "An arrest did take place at Copperwell on Monday 29 April which relates to a different person and a separate incident," a spokesperson said have also been speaking to the PA news agency the 14-year-old killed in the attack yesterday many people," Janti Charalambous is quoted as saying who was dropping off a bag of supplies at the Anjorin family home is "heartbroken" to hear of his death I was talking to my son and he was so heartbroken he can remember Daniel driving his little car and playing in the street He said he can't imagine it happening to his own brother." Daniel "came from a wonderful family" saying the community are supporting the family "in any shape or form that they need" Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingHainault sombre as buses remain behind cordonpublished at 17:05 British Summer Time 1 May 202417:05 BST 1 May 2024Anna O'NeillReporting from Hainault and behind streams of police tape the roads feel like they are almost in stasis which were driving through the area at the time of the attack and had to be abandoned With forensic teams working on roads we cannot see from behind the tape the only movement is that of residents who live within the taped-off zone Some knew the 14-year-old victim Daniel Anjorin and would often see him as he made his way to school "They're a very nice family and you just can't imagine what they're going through now," one resident Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingFamily friends say Daniel's parents are 'in shock'published at 16:48 British Summer Time 1 May 202416:48 BST 1 May 2024Bruce ThainReporting from Hainault Friends of Daniel Anjorin's parents say they have spoken to his family and that they are "obviously in shock" and "grieving" the 14-year-old boy's death Janti Charalambous tells the BBC that Daniel was a well-behaved "lovely boy" who "excelled at school and in sport" “His mum was saying he brought so much joy” says they are a “close-knit” family and that the community is rallying around them to offer support Asked about how Daniel’s siblings were coping she says his siblings “can’t believe that it has happened” “Having a brother one moment and then gone the next moment Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'Every life is important,' says Hainault residentpublished at 16:30 British Summer Time 1 May 202416:30 BST 1 May 2024Azadeh MoshiriReporting from Hainault Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingSchool remembers Daniel Anjorin as 'positive' and 'gentle' boypublished at 16:13 British Summer Time 1 May 202416:13 BST 1 May 2024Bancroft's the school where Daniel Anjorin was a student has released a statement about him - calling the 14-year-old who was killed in yesterday's attack a "true scholar" We are devastated by the heartbreaking news of the death of Daniel Anjorin 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 His positive nature and gentle character will leave a lasting impact on us Losing such a young pupil is something we will always struggle to come to terms with We are now doing all we can to support our entire community through this most painful situation Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Daniel's family during this incredibly difficult time." Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingHow the Hainault attack unfoldedpublished at 16:06 British Summer Time 1 May 202416:06 BST 1 May 2024Police say they're still "working to confirm the full detail" of what happened in Hainault yesterday - but here's what we do know about how the attack unfolded: It called "on all members of our church family and beyond to pray for the family at this sad time" and said it is providing pastoral support as needed peace and strength of God be upon all the family at this time." Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingMet reiterates 'no trace' of prior incident with suspectpublished at 15:44 British Summer Time 1 May 202415:44 BST 1 May 2024The Met says it is aware of speculation about previous police contact with the suspect Assistant Commissioner Louisa Rolfe confirmed that the police had no record of previous contact with the suspect the Met says that "urgent checks" of their systems so far have found "no trace" of a prior incident - but they are working "to be absolutely certain" Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingTwo men in their 30s were injured in sword attackpublished at 15:36 British Summer Time 1 May 202415:36 BST 1 May 2024The Met Police statement gives more details about those injured in yesterday's attack in Hainault They say a 33-year-old man was struck when the suspect "crashed his van into the property in Laing Close" The same man was then attacked by the suspect and suffered a wound to his neck "suffered lacerations to his arm when he was attacked inside a nearby property" "the suspect then went on to attack Daniel Anjorin" Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingSuspect out of hospital and in police custody - Metpublished at 15:33 British Summer Time 1 May 202415:33 BST 1 May 2024BreakingWe can bring you a bit more from the latest Met Police update now - including some new information about the suspect "He was arrested before being taken to hospital due to injuries from the crash," the statement reads We were told yesterday that the 36-year-old had been taken to hospital having sustained injuries after a van crashed into a building Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPolice release image of Daniel Anjorinpublished at 15:28 British Summer Time 1 May 202415:28 BST 1 May 2024BreakingThe first image of Daniel Anjorin the 14-year-old boy killed in yesterday's attack has been released by the Metropolitan Police Det Ch Insp Larry Smith - leading the investigation into the attack - said: This is an incredibly tragic incident that has resulted in a young boy losing his life and his family devastated I would ask that their privacy is respected." Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingIn pictures: The day after the deadly Hainault attackpublished at 15:10 British Summer Time 1 May 202415:10 BST 1 May 2024As we've been reporting the 14-year-old boy killed in yesterday's sword attack has been named locally as Daniel Anjorin Flowers were laid in tribute to Daniel and the victims injured in the sword attack A heavy police presence could be seen in Hainault A police sniffer dog was seen in the streets around the police cordon in Hainault earlier Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'Whole communities are traumatised' - Bishoppublished at 14:53 British Summer Time 1 May 202414:53 BST 1 May 2024Lynne Cullens was at St Paul's Church in Hainault last night with Vicar Sarah Clarke-Moisley where they opened the doors for the local community she says some locals visited the church to speak to neighbours and pray for the victims of the attack She adds that in the wake of tragic events like this "good people come together and they help they help heal others and they put communities back together" Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingBancroft's School releases statement to parents on Daniel Anjorin's deathpublished at 14:38 British Summer Time 1 May 202414:38 BST 1 May 2024The BBC has seen a copy of a statement sent by the head of Bancroft's School Marshall writes that Daniel was a "much-loved" member of the school The statement adds that "it seems scarcely believable that less than a year on from the terrible death of Grace O’Malley-Kumar in the Nottingham attacks we are facing fresh sorrow" The school's flag is at half-mast today Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingDaniel Anjorin was a keen footballer says friendpublished at 14:22 British Summer Time 1 May 202414:22 BST 1 May 2024Before the BBC published Daniel Anjorin's name Cyan used to play football locally with Daniel at least three times a week Watching him "made me think I wanted to play football more Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingWhat we learnt today about the Hainault attackpublished at 14:20 British Summer Time 1 May 202414:20 BST 1 May 2024For those just joining us this afternoon here's what we've learned today about yesterday's knife attack in Hainault in which a 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder: the teenage victim of last week's Hainault attack had his head cut off by the rampaging swordsman was the only person killed by the attacker in north-east London last Tuesday with four others also left seriously injured as well as two counts of attempted murder and two counts of grievous bodily harm with intent The Old Bailey heard on Tuesday that Monzo ran up behind Daniel as he walked to school on the morning of April 30 The court was told that Monzo slashed the teenager in the neck with a sword and then stabbed him in the chest as he lay on the ground Prosecutor Tom Little said that Daniel was "largely decapitated" in the attack Daniel's cause of death has been determined as sharp force trauma to the head when the attacker crashed a van into a fence When police officers rushed to the stricken teen's aid Monzo jumped out from behind a bush and chased them with his sword Hainault - Floral tributes left to Daniel Anjorin He is then accused of attacking PC Yasmin Margaret Mechem-Whitfield Met chief Sir Mark Rowley told LBC that she had almost lost her hand in the attack Monzo is said to have run across the gardens of several homes before breaking into the house of Henry De Los Rios Polania who was asleep with his partner and their four-year-old child Mr De Los Rios Polania was hurt in the neck and arm as he fought off the attacker was also seriously wounded as he tried to arrest the attacker The swordsman was then Tasered and arrested a duel Spanish-Brazilian national who lives in Newham appeared at the Old Bailey on Tuesday for a preliminary hearing before Judge Mark Lucraft KC he spoke to confirm his name and date of birth as he stood in the dock of the central London court The judge set the date for a plea hearing on July 23 and a provisional three-week trial at the Old Bailey from February 3 next year Daniel's family paid tribute to their "beloved son" and "precious brother" on Saturday A statement released through the Metropolitan Police reads: “We as a family are devastated by the loss of our beloved son Daniel 'We were on the ground in 12 minutes' says Sir Mark Rowley “We would also like to thank the local community for all of their support during this most difficult time “We ask that the media please respect our privacy and refrain from contacting us or our family.” Teenage boy died in attack by man armed with sword while two police officers and two others were injured A man has been charged with murder after a series of stabbings in Hainault on Tuesday that left a teenage boy dead was charged with the murder of Daniel Anjorin He will appear at Barkingside magistrates court on Thursday has also been charged with two counts of attempted murder The families of all those affected have been informed The charges were authorised by the homicide division of the Crown Prosecution Service and followed an investigation by the Metropolitan police 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 Our thoughts remain firmly with the family of the Daniel and all those who have been impacted by this horrific incident “We remind all concerned that criminal proceedings against the defendant are active and that they have a right to a fair trial It is extremely important that there should be no reporting commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.” Police said they were called on Tuesday shortly before 7am after a vehicle was reported to have collided with a house in Thurlow Gardens Police said a suspect armed with a sword then stabbed people during a series of attacks The suspect was arrested 22 minutes after the first call to police and was detained after being shot with a Taser a stun gun that some officers are authorised to carry The suspect was then taken to hospital having been injured when his vehicle struck a house Speaking on Tuesday before the victim was named Ch Supt Stuart Bell said: “It is with great sadness that I confirm one of those injured He was taken to hospital after being stabbed and sadly died shortly afterwards “The child’s family are being supported by specially trained officers Everyone across the Met is keeping them in our thoughts at this unimaginably difficult time.” The Met said earlier on Tuesday: “We were called shortly before 7am to reports of a vehicle being driven into a house in the Thurlow Gardens area There were reports people had been stabbed At this time we understand the suspect went on to attack other members of the public and two police officers.” gave details of the injuries that the two officers sustained One officer needed emergency surgery to save the use of her hand who had visited the two officers in hospital said: “I was talking to the family and colleagues of the woman officer really seriously damaged and the surgeon spent … many many hours basically putting her arm back together He said an inspector suffered injuries that left his hand “badly damaged” Daniel Anjorin attended the same school as one of the victims of an attack in Nottingham in 2023 He was a student at the private Bancroft’s school in Woodford Green police sayA 14-year old boy has died after being stabbed in Hainault During a press conference Chief Superintendent Stuart Bell gave the boy's age as 13 Two police officers and two other members of the public were also injured The 36-year-old suspect was arrested 22 minutes after the first call The incident is not being treated as terror-related as detectives prepare to interview suspect Detectives are investigating why a man armed with a samurai sword went on a deadly rampage in northeast London who was Tasered and arrested near the scene is being treated in hospital for injuries he sustained when his van collided with a building just prior to the attack Detectives have not yet been able to interview him From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox Counter Terrorism Police have said the incident is not being treated as terrorist related and confirmed that the suspect's mental health history is a key line of inquiry "If the police hunches are correct", said The Guardian's social policy editor Patrick Butler the tragedy would be the latest in a series calling into question the "adequacy of mental health treatment" in Britain The murder rate has fallen in recent years but "there has been a rise in the proportion" of perpetrators diagnosed with serious mental illnesses such as schizophrenia Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said violence of the kind seen in Hainault yesterday "has no place on our streets" while a spokesperson for Buckingham Palace said the king's "thoughts and prayers are with all those affected in particular the family of the young victim who has lost his life" when there was also a surge in murders". A free daily email with the biggest news stories of the day – and the best features from TheWeek.com Arion McNicoll is a freelance writer at The Week Digital and was previously the UK website’s editor He has also held senior editorial roles at CNN he co-hosts “Today in History with The Retrospectors” Rethink Audio’s flagship daily podcast and is a regular panellist (and occasional stand-in host) on “The Week Unwrapped” He is also a judge for The Publisher Podcast Awards.