Man charged with murder of Gordon Ramsay chef at Notting Hill Carnival

Omar Wilson to appear in court following death of Mussie Imnetu

A man has been charged with the murder of a chef during Notting Hill Carnival.
Omar Wilson, 31, was charged on Friday following the death of 41-year-old Mussie Imnetu, who was found unconscious with a head injury on Queensway, west London, on Aug 26.
Mr Wilson will appear at Southwark Crown Court for a plea and trial preparation hearing on Sep 27, the Crown Prosecution Service said.
The Metropolitan Police said Sweden-born Mr Imnetu left The Arts Club, a members-only club in Mayfair, on his own shortly after 1pm, wearing a blue T-shirt and black jeans.
He is said to have bought a white baseball cap before arriving alone at Dr Power restaurant in Queensway at about 10.30pm. The restaurant was busy with people attending the carnival.
He was found unconscious outside the restaurant at about 11.22pm and died from his injuries four days later.
Mr Wilson had appeared at Westminster magistrates’ court last month – before Mr Imnetu died – charged with causing the chef grievous bodily harm with intent.
The charge has now been upgraded to murder.
On Thursday, Scotland Yard released images of 16 people it believes may have information about the attack.
Det Chief Insp Brian Howie, who is leading the murder investigation, said: “Our investigation has progressed at pace and a man has been charged in connection with the attack.
“However we are still very keen to hear from anyone who can help piece together Mussie’s movements between 13:00hrs when we know he left The Arts Club in Dover Street, W1, and when he arrived at Dr Power restaurant, in Queensway at 22:30hrs.
“We have images of a number of people who were in or near the Dr Power restaurant at the time of the attack. Are you one of the people pictured or do you recognise anyone? Did you hear or see something either before or after the attack that may help with the investigation?
“I would like to stress that none of those pictured have done anything wrong.
“Perhaps they were enjoying post-carnival celebrations and may not live in the area but they could hold information that is important to the investigation and I urge them to contact us.”
Mr Imnetu was described as a “well-travelled chef” who had worked under Gordon Ramsay, Alain Ducasse and Marcus Wareing.
He had been visiting the UK on business from Dubai, where he lived and worked as a chef.
A mother who was with her three-year-old daughter and other family and friends also died after being stabbed at the carnival.
Cher Maximen, 32, was stabbed in the groin in broad daylight after she tried to intervene in a fight.
The organisers of Notting Hill Carnival said they were “shocked” following the two deaths.
Their statement added: “We stand together against all violence and condemn these acts, which are against all carnival values.”