Sword attack victim, 14, had ‘positive nature and gentle character’

Staff and pupils at the school attended by a 14-year-old boy killed in a sword attack said they have been left in “profound shock and sorrow” at his death.

Daniel Anjorin died as he walked to school in Hainault, east London, on Tuesday morning when an armed man went on a violent rampage. A statement from Bancroft’s, an independent school in east London, said: “We are devastated by the heartbreaking news of the death of Daniel Anjorin, who attended our school. This has left us in profound shock and sorrow.A flag is flown at half-mast at Bancroft’s, independent school in east London “His positive nature and gentle character will leave a lasting impact on us.“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.” The school was also hit by tragedy last summer after former pupil Grace O’Malley-Kumar was stabbed to death in Nottingham as she tried to save her friend Barnaby Webber from a knife attacker.Readers’ comments: You are personally liable for the content of any comments you upload to this website, so please act responsibly.

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