Police investigating ‘murder’ of Michelin star chef at Notting Hill Carnival release CCTV of possible witnesses
Police have released CCTV images of two potential witnesses as they continue to investigate the death of a top chef who was attacked near Notting Hill Carnival.
Mussie Imnetu, 41, was found unconscious with a head injury outside Dr Power restaurant in Queensway at 11.22pm on August 26.
The Swedish-born chef, who had worked under Gordon Ramsay and was visiting London from Dubai, died four days later in hospital.
Detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command are seeking to speak with two men who were near the restaurant between 11.10pm and 11.30pm on the night of the attack.
Omar Wilson, 31, has been charged with murder and will stand trial at the Old Bailey in February. Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie, who is leading the investigation, said: “Mussie Imnetu’s murder has been devastating for his family and friends.”
“We need to speak to two men who were near the Dr Power restaurant in Queensway between 23.10hrs and 23.30hrs on Monday, 26 August and who we believe may hold vital information,” he added.
The detective emphasised that neither man had committed any wrongdoing.
One of the potential witnesses is seen wearing a cream-coloured hoodie, while the other is pictured in a white T-shirt with a black backpack.
“Did you happen to speak with the victim or the suspect at the time? Did you hear or see anything before the attack took place?” DCI Howie asked.
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Imnetu was head chef at The Arts Club Dubai and had previously worked under celebrated chefs Alain Ducasse and Marcus Wareing, as well as Gordon Ramsay.
He was visiting London on business to see the restaurant’s Dover Street branch in Mayfair when the incident occurred.
CCTV footage showed him leaving the Arts Club on Dover Street shortly after 1pm on August 26, wearing a blue t-shirt and black jeans.
He later arrived alone at Dr Power restaurant around 10.30pm, where the alleged attack took place.
The Arts Club said in a statement: “Known for his passion, calm demeanour and kindness, Mussie truly embodied the club’s essence.”
Anyone who can identify the people in the photos or who has information about the incident is urged to call 101. Alternatively, witnesses can message @MetCC on X quoting reference 8020/26AUG.
Information can also be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers.