Trial Begins for Five Defendants in Deadly London Music Video Shoot Attack

Prosecutors allege coordinated planning, with evidence including lyrics glorifying the killings, as all five defendants deny charges.

The trial at the Old Bailey has started for five individuals accused of a violent attack during a music video shoot in Archway, north London, on June 29, 2023.
The attack resulted in the deaths of Leonardo Reid (15) and Klevi Shekaj (23), while Abdullah Abdullahi (28) sustained serious injuries, including a punctured lung and fractured ribs.
Prosecutors presented evidence of the defendants' alleged planning, including booking a taxi, arming themselves, and coordinating the assault.
Lyrics allegedly recovered from Xavier Poponne’s phone reportedly glorified the killings, with references to 'getting a trio.'
The defendants, who deny all charges including murder, attempted murder, and possession of offensive weapons, face ongoing court proceedings.