Abderahman Boumzough

Abderahman Boumzough has been involved in a significant criminal case in the UK, culminating in his conviction and sentencing for murder and attempted murder.

Key Facts and Timeline:

• Incident Date: On July 21, 2024, 15-year-old Rene Graham was fatally shot in Emslie Horniman's Pleasance Park in Ladbroke Grove, West London, during a family music festival. Boumzough also attempted to shoot a second man, but his firearm jammed.
• Arrest and Charges: Boumzough was arrested on September 2, 2025, more than a year after the shooting. He was subsequently charged on September 3, 2025, with the murder of Rene Graham and the attempted murder of a second individual. He appeared at Highbury Magistrates' Court on the same day.
• Trial and Conviction: Following a two-week trial at Woolwich Crown Court, Abderahman Boumzough, 25, of no fixed address, was found guilty of murder and attempted murder on June 26, 2026. CCTV footage showed Boumzough calmly approaching a children's play area before firing a single shot, and later attempting to shoot a second man. A video found on his phone showed him rapping about the gun jamming, stating, "Don't you hate it when your ting jams? I was prepared to take soul, but Allah had a different plan."
• Sentencing: On July 3, 2026, Boumzough was sentenced at Woolwich Crown Court to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 35 years and 169 days. Judge Simon James described Boumzough's actions as "callous and cold-blooded" and a "premeditated public execution," noting his lack of remorse.