Marcus Aurelio Arduini Monzo, a 36-year-old dual Spanish Brazilian national residing in Newham E16, is due in court later charged with the murder of 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin.

In addition to the murder charge, Monzo faces several other serious charges. These include two counts of attempted murder, two counts of grievous bodily harm, aggravated burglary, and possession of a bladed article.

Detective Chief Inspector Larry Smith, who is leading the investigation, said: “This is an incredibly tragic incident that has resulted in a young boy losing his life and his family devastated. On behalf of the family, I would ask that their privacy is respected.

“This is a complex investigation due to the number of crime scenes, forensic evidence, hours of CCTV footage and witnesses we need to speak to. I know that many people will want answers and we are working to provide them as soon as we can. I would also echo previous calls for patience as my officers carry out a painstaking investigation to deliver justice for Daniel, his family, those injured and the wider community.

“We are starting to build a picture of what happened on Tuesday, and I want to thank everyone who has come forward to share dash-cam, doorbell and mobile phone footage with us.

“Likewise, thank you to witnesses, who were no doubt terrified by what they saw, and who have made vital contributions to our investigation. Anyone who has not yet spoken to police and has any information should contact us as soon as possible.”