Hainault sword attack: Community holds vigil for teenager killed in east London

The Hainault community gathered in memory of 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin, who was killed in a sword attack on his way to school on Tuesday.

Residents came together at Hainault Tube station, near to where the attack took place, holding hands as songs and prayers were heard in the teenager's honour.

Former Metropolitan Police officer Leroy Logan was among the speakers.

He said: "We're all traumatised by this...we need to come together in solidarity."

A family friend who knew Daniel told ITV News: "[Daniel] never stepped a foot wrong ... just a normal 14-year-old kid. He didn't deserve that."

Daniel suffered fatal wounds to his neck and chest when an armed man went on a violent rampage.

On Saturday Daniel's family said in a statement: “We as a family are devastated by the loss of our beloved son Daniel.

“It is difficult for us at this time to process what has happened to him and that he will never come home. Daniel had left the house for school and then he was gone.

"Our children have lost their loving and precious brother and we have lost the most loved and amazing son.

"We would like to send our best wishes to the other victims of this unthinkable incident.

"We would also like to thank the local community for all of their support during this most difficult time.

"We ask that the media please respect our privacy and refrain from contacting us or our family.”

Watch the full piece on ITV news here