Police officer thought she would die, Hainault sword attack trial hears
Summary
Jurors at the trial of Marcus Monzo, charged with the murder of 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin, heard emotional testimony from a police officer who was attacked with a sword. The officer described her terror as Marcus Monzo attacked her and others in a series of incidents in London in April last year. Monzo denies the charges of murder and attempted murder.Key Facts
- Marcus Monzo is on trial for the murder of Daniel Anjorin and the attempted murder of four other people.
- The attacks took place over 20 minutes in Hainault, north-east London.
- PC Yasmin Mechet-Whitfield, a police officer, testified about being attacked with a sword by Monzo.
- The officer was slashed four times and feared for her life during the attack.
- A paramedic described the scene as terrifying when Monzo attacked their ambulance.
- Marcus Monzo also faces charges of wounding with intent, aggravated burglary, and having an offensive weapon.
- Monzo admitted to having two swords but denies the intent to murder.
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