A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin, who was attacked with a sword in Hainault in April.

Marcus Monzo, 36, is said to have slashed Daniel’s neck and chest after running up behind him as he walked to school.

Mr Monzo from east London, who was remanded in custody, was not asked to enter any pleas at the Old Bailey hearing earlier.

He faces 10 charges all relating to 30 April – one count of murder, four counts of attempted murder, two of having an offensive weapon, one of having an article with a blade or point, one count of aggravated burglary and one count of wounding with intent.

The weapons in the charges include a “Katana sword” a “tanto Katana sword” and a kitchen knife.

Mr Monzo, of Satanita Close, West Beckton, appeared via a video link from Belmarsh Prison.

A trial date was set for 3 February next year.