Archive · 25 Jun 2025
London Man Convicted in Sword Attack Killing of Teenager
A man named Marcus Monzo was found guilty of killing a teenager named Daniel in London.
He went on a 20-minute attack spree with a sword, hurting several people, including police officers.
Monzo's lawyers claimed he was not in his right mind because of using cannabis.
However, the court decided that his actions were still his responsibility, and the self-induced state did not excuse his actions.
He was found guilty of murder and attempted murder.
Marcus Arduini Monzo was found guilty of murdering 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin in London.
Monzo attacked multiple people in a 20-minute rampage using a sword.
He was convicted of attempted murder of three people, including police officers.
Monzo's defense argued he was experiencing cannabis-induced psychosis and should not be held responsible.
Prosecutors argued self-induced intoxication does not negate the charge of murder.
- Who
- Marcus Arduini Monzo.
- What
- Marcus Arduini Monzo was found guilty of murdering a 14-year-old boy and attempting to murder others during a sword attack.
- When
- The attacks occurred in April last year.
- Where
- Hainault, east London.
- Why
- The articles do not explicitly state the reasons for the attacks.
Defense Argument
Prosecution Argument
Responsibility
Defense Argument
Monzo should not be found guilty.
Prosecution Argument
Monzo is guilty and responsible for the crimes.
- Defendant
- Marcus Arduini Monzo
- Victim
- Daniel Anjorin, 14
- Location
- Hainault, London
- Charges
- Murder, Attempted Murder
- Weapon
- Sword
- Defense
- Cannabis-induced psychosis
- Verdict
- Guilty of murder and attempted murder