Marcus Monzo, 36, charged with murder of Daniel Anjorin, 14, and wounding four others in Hainault sword attack is remanded in custody after appearing in court

A 36-year-old man charged over the Hainault sword rampage that left a schoolboy dead and four others seriously wounded is an amateur musician and 'mystic' who dressed up as Robin Hood for an archery game weeks before the attack.  

Marcus Aurelio Arduini Monzo is a dual Spanish and Brazilian national who goes by the name FreekingMark on social media. 

He was remanded in custody today after appearing in court charged with the murder of Daniel Anjorin, 14, as well as two counts of attempted murder, two counts of grievous bodily harm, aggravated burglary and possession of a bladed article.

In another photo he posted he can be seen 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.

Monzo is accused of crashing a van into a fence in Laing Close just before 7am on Tuesday and then attacking two members of the public with a sword.

Daniel was killed just moments after leaving his house, with neighbours claiming he could not hear their warnings because he was wearing headphones for his journey to school. 

It is alleged that Monzo then seriously injured two police officers as they tried to stop him, one of whom nearly lost her hand.

Scotland Yard said initial attempts to use incapacitant spray and Taser on the suspect were not effective.

Police swarmed the quiet residential streets close to Hainault Tube station, before a suspect was cornered and taken down after being Tasered multiple times.

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.'