A DAD has been hailed as a “hero” for protecting his four-year-old daughter when the family woke up to find a “killer” with a Hainault sword in their bedroom.
Henry De Los Rios Polania, 35, was cut on the arm and neck when Marcus Aurelio Arduini Monzo randomly barged into their home on Tuesday morning, it was said.
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Henry De Los Rios Polania (pictured), 35, has been hailed as a hero after being one of four innocent people injured in the horrorCredit: linkedin
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Marcus Aurelio Arduini Monzo appeared in court on Thursday
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He is accused of murder
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She allegedly stabbed Daniel Anjorin to death while he was in his school uniform. Credits: PA
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He was ordered to be detained Credits: PA
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Musician Femi Koleoso shared this photo of Daniel
The hero dad protected his little daughter who was sleeping in the same room at the time.
Henry was one of four innocent people injured in Tuesday’s horror that also claimed the life of 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin.
His sister Jessica De Los Rios, 31, said: “To us, he is our hero. He protected them – my niece and my sister-in-law.
“They were literally sleeping, they opened their eyes and saw a man with a big machete.
“He felt helpless at the moment, but for us he is our hero. It could have been worse.”
Jessica revealed her brother was “traumatised” by the horror and is now being treated in hospital.
She said he lost “a lot of blood” while the rest of the family couldn’t sleep.
The 31-year-old went on to praise the actions of her brother who saved his own family – and suffered a large cut on his arm in the process.
She said: “He is very devastated to believe something like this could happen.
“He felt helpless at the moment, but for us he is our hero. It could have been worse.”
Jessica said her brother is still in the hospital nursing a deep cut on his hand.
She continued: “It’s a very long process for his hand to recover from this wound.
“We simply have faith, but what worries me the most is how traumatized they are.
“They couldn’t sleep.
For us, he is our hero. He protected them – my niece and my sister-in-law
Sister of Jessica De Los Rios Vitcim
“It’s unbelievable. You see things like this on the news and you never think it could happen to you.
“Unfortunately, I do not believe that he will want to return to the house and live there again.
“It was extremely difficult to bear such a terrible situation.”
Monzo appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court yesterday charged with murder.
The 36-year-old was also charged with two counts of attempted murder, two counts of grievous bodily harm, aggravated burglary and possession of a sharp object.
The court heard the dual Spanish-Brazilian national allegedly crashed the van and then punched innocent Donato Iwule – threatening to kill him.
He then forced his way into Henry’s home while the family slept, it was said.
The court heard how Monzo, after allegedly assaulting Henry, went after young Daniel.
He allegedly ran up behind the 14-year-old and stabbed him in the neck before slashing his stomach as the schoolboy lay on the ground, it is alleged.
When police arrived, Monzo allegedly jumped out of a bush and attacked a female officer before allegedly injuring another officer.
Monzo was remanded in custody to next appear at the Old Bailey on Friday.
A ‘ghost’ who lived alone
The alleged killer describes himself on social media as a “mystic and musician”.
He also previously shared footage of himself sparring at a boxing gym in London.
A neighbor in Beckton, east London, today described Monzo as a “ghost” who lived alone and had no friends.
The horror unfolded shortly before 7am on Tuesday when a van plowed into a house in Laing Close.
The suspect was reportedly seen roaming the streets armed with a huge sword.
Neighbors said they shouted at Daniel as the attacker approached, but because he was wearing headphones he didn’t hear them.
When he turned around, he slashed him across the face with a sword and “didn’t stand a chance,” according to one witness.
No family should have to go through what we are experiencing today
Daniel’s loved ones
Approximately 22 minutes later, the suspect was Tasered and arrested before being placed under police guard at the hospital.
The police confirmed that two officers suffered serious injuries – including a policewoman who almost lost her arm – while two citizens were also treated in hospital.
The Met ruled out terrorism and said it did not believe the attack was targeted.
Tributes poured in for Daniel, who was the youngest of three children from a local church-going Nigerian family.
His mother Grace Anjorin (49) is a science professor, while his father Dr Ebenezer Anjorin (59) works as a health and safety consultant.
Daniel’s heartbroken family paid tribute to the “wonderful child” on Wednesday, saying his loss “leaves a gaping wound in the family”.
They told Sky News: “No family should have to go through what we are going through today. Every family will understand that this is an absolute tragedy.”
The ‘killed’ schoolboy is a ‘real scholar’
A friend of the schoolboy described him as a “very good person” who excelled at maths, loved football and supported Arsenal.
Musician Femi Koleoso said: “Words cannot even describe the pain we are all feeling in the last few days.
“Daniel was one of the children in the youth group I run, Jubilee Youth, part of Jubilee Church London.
“There is no way to articulate the pain we all feel at the loss of one of our own.
“Daniel is a boy we all love and will miss greatly. Our prayers and support are with the family at this time.
“In times like this we rely on God and our family and we are there for each other.”
Cyan Thompson, 19, told the Independent: “I’m a lot older but Daniel was better than me at maths. I was planning to play football with him later today but it’s not going to happen.
“He was like the main Messi, he could pass me very easily. He was small but very nervous. He was a very determined guy. I support Man City, he supports Arsenal, it was a good rivalry.”
A football-mad Arsenal fan, Daniel attended Bancroft School in nearby Woodford Green from the age of seven.
Tragically, the £24,990-a-year private school is the same institution attended by Nottingham rampage victim Grace O’Malley-Kumar.
The flag at the school was lowered to half-mast.
The school said: “He was a true scholar, demonstrating commendable dedication to his academic endeavours. His positive nature and gentle character will leave a lasting impact on us.”
A GoFundMe page started on behalf of Daniel’s older brother has raised more than £29,000.
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Monzo, previously pictured at a boxing gym, was remanded in custody Credit: Instagram
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A young man was stabbed to death while walking to school Credit: PA
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Tributes overwhelmed Daniel
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Previous footage shared by Monzo before the attack showed him sparring in a boxing gym
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