Police release witness photos of murder of Notting Hill Carnival chef

Police investigating the murder of a chef during the Notting Hill Carnival have released images of witnesses they would like to speak to.

Mussie Imnetu, 41, was found unconscious with a head injury outside Dr Power restaurant in Queensway at around 11.22pm on August 26, the Metropolitan Police said.

He succumbed to his injuries four days later.

Swedish-born Imnetu was in Britain on business from Dubai, where he lives and works as a chef, the Met said.

He left the Arts Club, a members-only club in Mayfair, alone shortly after 1 p.m., wearing a blue T-shirt and black jeans.

Mr Imnetu is said to have later bought a white baseball cap before arriving alone at Dr Power restaurant, which was busy with carnival-goers, at around 10.30pm.

The Arts Club Dubai website states that Mr Imnetu has worked under celebrity chefs Gordon Ramsay, Marcus Wareing and Alain Ducasse.

Omar Wilson, 31, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court last month charged with intentionally causing grievous bodily harm to Mr Imnetu.

Police said they would re-examine the charges following Mr Imnetu’s death.

On Thursday, Scotland Yard released images of 16 people believed to have information about the attack.

Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie, who is leading the investigation, said: “Our inquiries are progressing rapidly and a man has been charged in connection with the attack.

“However, we are still very interested to hear from anyone who can help to reconstruct Mussie’s movements between 1pm, when we know he left the Arts Club in Dover Street, W1, and when he arrived at Dr Power’s restaurant in Queensway at 10.30pm.

“We have images of several 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 anything before or after the attack that could help with the investigation?

“I would like to stress that none of the people pictured have done anything wrong.

“They may have enjoyed the post-Carnival festivities and may not live in the area, but they may have information that is important to the investigation and I urge them to contact us.”

A mother who was there with her three-year-old daughter and other family members and friends also died after being stabbed at the fair.

Cher Maximen, 32, was stabbed in the groin in broad daylight when she tried to intervene in a fight.

The organizers of the Notting Hill Carnival said they were “shocked” by the two deaths.

Their statement continues: “We stand together against all violence and condemn these acts, which violate all the values ​​of the carnival.”