- Jess Warren and Adriana Elgueta
- bbc news
The schoolboy who died in a sword attack in London on Tuesday has been identified as Daniel Anjorin.
A 14-year-old boy died in hospital after being stabbed in Hainaut, while four others, including two police officers, were seriously injured.
A 36-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and is in police custody.
Daniel's school, Bancroft, said he was a “true scholar” with a “positive personality and kind nature.”
In a statement, the group described him as a “core member” of the community, adding: “The loss of such a young student is always something we cannot accept.”
The teenager attended the school where Grace O'Malley-Kumar, who was killed in a random stabbing in Nottingham in June 2023, was a former pupil.
In a letter to parents seen by BBC News, the school's headteacher said it was “almost in disbelief” that children and teachers were “facing fresh grief”.
Met Police said in a statement that the suspect crashed his van into a property in Lane Close at around 7am (BST) on Tuesday, hitting a 33-year-old man. He then attacked the man, injuring him in the neck.
Another man, 35, was also attacked inside a nearby residence and had his arm cut.
Their conditions are not believed to be life-threatening, police said.
The suspect then continued to attack Daniel. He died from his stab wounds shortly after being taken to the hospital.
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Police arrived within 12 minutes of the initial call, and officers used what appeared to be pepper spray and a Taser on the suspect, but were unable to stop him, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority said.
Two police officers were then attacked and seriously injured and will require long-term treatment to recover, the force added.
The suspect fled, but was eventually surrounded by other officers at Thurlow Gardens, where he was subdued with a Taser.
He was arrested and taken to the hospital for injuries sustained in the collision. He is currently in police custody.
Metropolitan Police Inspector Larry Smith described it as a “complex investigation with a large number of crime scenes, forensic evidence, hours of CCTV footage and many witnesses who need to speak.”
“We know many people want answers and we are working to provide them as quickly as possible,” he added.
“I join earlier calls for patience as officers conduct a painstaking investigation to bring justice to Daniel, his family, the injured and the wider community. ”
“Kindness and compassion”
In a letter to parents, the school's principal, Simon Marshall, said: 'Obviously, this incident will have a significant impact on the whole school, but this applies particularly to our fellow pupils.
“For now, all we can do is look out for each other and respect the privacy of Daniel's family. This is a time of deep grief. We can best serve as a community if we come together in kindness and compassion.” You will have patience.”
Jubilee Church, where Daniel was a member, expressed “immeasurable sadness” at the “sudden and tragic death”.
Separately, Holy Family Catholic School, where the mother works, released a statement naming the mother as Mrs. Anjorin.
“It is with great sadness that we share the news that the child of one of our staff members has passed away.
“Please keep Madame Anjorin, her husband and their other children in your prayers.”
Her family, along with her mother, Dr Sinead O'Malley, expressed their condolences to Danielle's family, saying: “I don't think anyone can really say anything that can be done to ease their hurt and pain.”
Omary Kumar and his family are from Woodford Green, east London, about a 15-minute drive from Hainaut.
Flags were seen flying at half-staff at the Bancroft school Wednesday.
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley told LBC: “First of all, I have to say this to the parents who have lost their 14-year-old child. This is truly terrifying and anyone's worst nightmare. ” he said.
“I'm sure everyone is thinking about them.”
The Metropolitan Transport Authority said an emergency check of the system had so far found no evidence of the suspect's previous involvement with police, but it was “further investigating to increase certainty”.
