Marcus Monzo, 36, charged with murder after Hainault sword rampage left boy, 14, dead and four others wounded is a 'mystic' who dressed up as Robin Hood to play archery weeks before attack

A 36-year-old man charged with murdering a 14-year-old boy and seriously injuring four others in the Hainault sword rampage was remanded in custody today after appearing in court. 

Marcus Aurelio Arduini Monzo, a dual Spanish and Brazilian national living in Newham, east London, has been charged with the murder of Daniel Anjorin, a football-loving teenager who died on his way to school. 

He is also accused of two counts of attempted murder, two of grievous bodily harm, aggravated burglary and possession of a bladed article. 

Monzo is an amateur musician and 'mystic' who dressed up as Robin Hood for an archery game weeks before the attack and goes by the name FreekingMark on social media.

Wearing a grey sweatshirt and grey tracksuit bottoms, and holding his left arm across his chest, he spoke slowly to confirm his name in the dock at Westminster Magistrates' Court today. 

Social media photos show Monzo smiling and doing a thumbs-up with a collection of medals round his neck after success in a sports contest. 

On Boxing Day last year, he posted another video on the same Instagram page showing him larking around in Robin Hood fancy dress during an archery competition. He spoke in Portuguese as he joked with friends.

Elsewhere on social media, Monzo describes himself as a 'mystic and a musician'. 

He also lists himself as the director of a London-based company which has now been dissolved.

Chief Magistrate Paul Goldspring remanded him in custody to appear at the Old Bailey on Tuesday if a hearing is not available on Friday. 

It is alleged that Monzo crashed a van into a fence in Laing Close just before 7am on Tuesday, hitting a member of the public.

The court was told that he then got out of the van, said that he would kill the man and slashed him to the neck.

Prosecutor David Burns told the court that 15 minutes later it is alleged Monzo broke into a nearby home where a couple were asleep with their four-year-old daughter.

He went into the bedroom and attacked the child's father, shouting about believing in God and causing injuries to his neck and arm, it is alleged.

Monzo is accused of then running up behind Daniel, who was walking to school, 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.

The court was told that he jumped out at a female officer and attacked her with the sword while she was on the ground. He is also accused of injuring a second officer.

Daniel was remembered last night as a 'true scholar' with a 'gentle character'. 

The 14-year-old was said to put a smile on faces whenever he walked in the room while being described as a 'very much-loved' boy who brought joy to his family and was an 'admirable' student at his prestigious independent school.

Daniel attended Bancroft's School in nearby Woodford Green, the £24,999-a-year school, which yesterday flew its flag at half-mast while flowers were laid by fellow students.

His heartbroken parents are trusting in their deep Christian faith to cope with their profound shock and grief at his killing, family friends revealed.

Bancroft's School said on its website: 'We are devastated by the heartbreaking news of the death of Daniel. This has left us in profound shock and sorrow.

'He 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. Losing such a young pupil is something we will always struggle to come to terms with.' Nottingham stabbing victim Grace O'Malley-Kumar, 19, had also been a pupil at the Bancroft's.

Her parents offered to meet Daniel's family – health and safety consultant Dr Ebenezer Anjorin, 59, and science teacher mother Grace Anjorin, 49 – to help them through their traumatic time.

Sinead O'Malley, Grace's mum, told ITV's Good Morning Britain: 'I don't think there's anything that anybody can say to alleviate their heart and their pain so we wouldn't try to minimise that, but all we can do is empathise and hope they will heal with time.'

Daniel was killed at just before 7am on Tuesday when a stranger wielding a samurai-style sword is said to have set upon him in the street, yards from his front door.

Aiste Dabasinskaaite revealed how she tried to warn Daniel but it was too late. She said: 'My instinct was to shout and wave at him, which is what me and another neighbour did, but because he had his headphones on, I don't think he heard us.

'It was sort of a moment where we just went from shouting to just blankness, just felt empty.'

Neighbour Sheryl Carter said: 'I heard a scream which came from [Daniel's] mum. My neighbour saw her running and then she had to be held back by police.'

She heard Mrs Anjorin say: 'I only spoke to him a minute ago.' 

Friend Cyan Thompson added: 'I can't believe he has gone. He was such a good person with great manners.

'He was so caring. You couldn't help but smile when he walked into the room.'

Close friends revealed Daniel's respected Nigerian parents believe they will be reunited as a family in heaven.

Janti Charalambous and Ade Caxton-Cole have known the football-loving Arsenal fan since he was little.

They explained: 'He was a joyful boy – he brought his family a lot of joy and his life has just been taken away.'

The couple added: 'The family are in shock and are heart-broken. Such a young boy taken away from the family.

'Their faith is sustaining them and we are all supporting them in any shape they need.'