London Teenager Killed in Samurai Sword Attack by Man in Psychotic Episode
Marcus Monzo, influenced by cannabis-induced psychosis, fatally attacked a teenager with a samurai sword in London, injuring several others during the incident.
Overview
- Marcus Monzo, under the influence of drugs, attacked a family in their home, resulting in multiple injuries and the death of a teenager.
- The incident occurred in northeast London in April 2024, where Monzo used a samurai sword during his rampage.
- Daniel Anjorin, a London schoolboy, was killed during the attack, which also left five others injured.
- Monzo was convicted of murder following the attack, which was attributed to cannabis-induced psychosis.
- The attack has raised concerns about the impact of drug use on mental health and public safety.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame the incident with a focus on the violent act and its consequences, emphasizing the attacker’s mental state and drug influence. They convey a sense of urgency and alarm regarding public safety, while also highlighting the tragic impact on victims, reflecting a bias towards sensationalism and moral outrage.
A man armed with a samurai sword killed a London teenager on his way to school and injured five other people during a psychotic episode triggered by drug use.
Monzo broke into a home and attacked a couple and their 4-year-old daughter with a sword, as well as a pedestrian and police officers who tried to detain him.
The attack began when Monzo struck a pedestrian with his van.
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"…A man armed with a samurai sword who killed a London teenager on his way to school and injured five other people during what the prosecution said was a psychotic episode triggered by drug use was convicted of murder on Wednesday."
ABC News·6d·"…The 37-year-old had admitted to carrying two samurai swords but denied all other charges."
Associated Press·6d·FAQ
Marcus Arduini Monzo was a 37-year-old man, a dual Spanish-Brazilian national from Newham, east London. He described himself on social media as a 'mystic and musician' and was also a talented martial artist with medals from Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitions.
Marcus Monzo went on a 20-minute rampage in Hainault, northeast London, attacking people with a samurai sword. He nearly decapitated 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin, who was killed, and injured five others. Monzo also attacked a pedestrian, two police officers, and a couple in their home before police arrested him.
Marcus Monzo was found to have been in a cannabis-induced psychosis at the time of the attack, which contributed to his violent behavior. He had no memory of the incident and claimed his mental state diminished his responsibility. The attack raised concerns about the impact of drug use on mental health and public safety.
Marcus Monzo was convicted of the murder of Daniel Anjorin, three counts of attempted murder, wounding with intent, aggravated burglary, and possession of a bladed article. He was cleared of one attempted murder charge but found guilty of a lesser charge of wounding with intent for that count. The trial concluded at the Old Bailey in June 2025.
Marcus Monzo used a samurai sword to fatally attack Daniel Anjorin and also possessed a katana and a tanto sword. He had purchased these swords reportedly for display purposes but used them in the attack.
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