Man convicted over "senseless" murder of 15-year-old in Ladbroke Grove
Aderahman Boumzough found guilty after shooting at a family music event
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A man has been convicted of the murder of 15-year-old Rene Graham in Ladbroke Grove, with the verdict delivered at Woolwich Crown Court following a two-week trial.
The incident took place in July 2024 at Emslie Horniman’s Pleasance Park during a family music festival.
Rene was shot in the chest, an act captured by CCTV footage showing the defendant Aderahman Boumzough, 25, in possession of a firearm.
Detective Chief Inspector Alison Foxwell, who led the investigation, said:
“Following Rene’s senseless murder, we made a direct plea to both the Ladbroke Grove community and those who had attended the event where he lost his life. A year on, we renewed that appeal, urging anyone with information to come forward and help us secure justice for Rene’s family.
“As part of that appeal, we released CCTV footage showing Boumzough pulling a firearm from his pocket in broad daylight, fleeing the scene, and attempting to shoot a second man as he made his escape.”
“While only a small number of people came forward, I would like to thank those individuals who provided statements and supported the investigation, including attending court, who refused to allow a dangerous individual such as Boumzough to live amongst them.
“This conviction is the result of relentless work by officers who painstakingly reviewed hundreds of hours of CCTV footage to trace the gunman’s movements before and after the shooting.”
Boumzough was arrested in September 2025 and charged with murder and attempted murder, with his phone containing a video further implicating him in the crime.
He is scheduled to return to Woolwich Crown Court for sentencing in early July.