Daniel Anjorin funeral held at Jubilee Church in Ilford

The body of 14-year-old Daniel was laid to rest during the service at Jubilee Church in Ilford this morning (May 17). 

Daniel's coffin being carried from Jubilee Church to the hearse (Image: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire)Daniel was killed on April 30 as he made his way to school. He was one of five people stabbed, and the only victim to have died from his injuries. 

Four others were injured, including two police officers who required surgery. 

His funeral was attended by more than 100 people, some of whom were seen arriving with flowers. 

It is believed more than 100 people were in attendance for the service (Image: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire)Mourners began to arrive at the church from around 10.30am and the ceremony is believed to have ended by 12.30pm. 

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In a statement posted on the church’s website, Daniel's family said: “We extend our deepest appreciation to all who have stood by us, sharing in our sorrow and offering solace.

"Your presence, both at the funeral and in spirit, has been a source of immense comfort.”

Pastor Tope Koleoso, who led the funeral service, spoke with PA.

Pastor Koleoso said Daniel's funeral was a gentle moment (Image: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire)He said: “The service today was befitting of Daniel in every way, because he was a gentle, spirited and just a peace loving boy.

“So the service kind of captured that. It was a gentle moment. It was peaceful. And yet it was a celebration of Daniel’s life.”

The coffin carrying his body was seen adorned with floral tributes after it was brought out from the church, a picture of Daniel's face outlined in a halo of flowers. 

14-year-old Daniel was killed last month and died from his injuries. (Image: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire)A GoFundMe page set up in "celebration" of Daniel has amassed £158,475 in donations which his mother, Grace Anjorin, has said will go "towards establishing a new family home". 

She wrote on the donation page: "This home will not only provide a place of solace and gathering for our family but will also stand as a lasting tribute to Daniel's legacy."

A funeral director carries a floral tribute inset with a photograph of Daniel Anjorin (Image: PA)

Daniel was a pupil at Bancroft's School in Woodford Green and the school said his death had left staff and pupils in “profound shock and sorrow”.

Mourners outside the church (Image: PA)

Marcus Arduini Monzo, 36, from Newham, has been charged with Daniel’s murder, two counts of attempted murder and two counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

He was also charged with aggravated burglary and possession of a bladed article.

Reporting by PA.