Detectives investigating the killing of a drugs baron shot dead on the driveway of his home say he was murdered because of his criminal past.
Father-of-three Redwan El-Ghaidouni, 38, was the victim of a lone assassin as he sat in his Audi car outside his £600,000 house in Vine Lane, Uxbridge, a year ago this week.
Today his father spoke for the first time of his loss as police confirmed that El-Ghaidouni’s past as a major drug dealer was a motive in the killing.
Muckta El-Ghaidouni, 76, told the Standard: “He is my son — this time last year his children had a father. His loss has left a huge hole in the hearts of all his family. I would appeal to people to help the police to find out who did this to my son.”
Morocco-born El-Ghaidouni was shot eight times through the window of his car by a hooded man on February 3 last year. He fled down an alleyway and CCTV footage shows him going past nearby houses.
Detective Chief Inspector Noel McHugh, who is leading the inquiry, said: “We have made significant progress and we believe we now understand the motive for this murder but we need someone to provide us with information to identify the gunman.
“I would remind people of the £50,000 reward for anyone who can provide information that leads to the prosecution of those who carried out Redwan’s murder.”
Call 020 8785 8099 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
