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Police investigating the death of a chef attacked in Notting Hill have issued photos of 16 people they believe may have information about what happened.
Mussie Imnetu, a 41-year-old Swede who lived in Dubai, died after sustaining “catastrophic” brain injuries in the attack last Monday (August 26).
The chef, who has worked under the likes of Gordon Ramsay, was found unconscious with a head injury in Queensway shortly after 11.20pm.
Police and paramedics gave him emergency first aid and he was rushed to a hospital in west London, where he tragically died on Friday (August 30).
A man has been charged over the attack, but mystery still surrounds Mr Imnetu’s movements on the day he died.
Police know that at around 1pm he left The Arts Club in Dover Street, Mayfair - a private members’ club where he once worked as a chef.
He arrived at Dr Power cafe in Queensway at 10.30pm.
The restaurant was serving food from stalls outside and playing music, while the venue and surrounding area were extremely busy with people who had been to the final day of the Notting Hill Carnival.
Detectives have launched a murder investigation, and are still trying to piece together what Mr Imnetu did inbetween those sightings.
On Thursday, Scotland Yard released CCTV images of 16 people they believe may have information about the attack.
Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie, who is leading the 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 1pm when we know he left The Arts Club in Dover Street, W1, and when he arrived at Dr Power restaurant, in Queensway at 10.30pm.
“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 visiting the UK from Dubai where he lived and worked, when the attack happened.
He had previously worked under the likes of Gordon Ramsay, Alain Ducasse and Marcus Wareing.
He is also understood to have once worked as the head chef at The Brasserie in The Arts Club, and at the Oblix at the Shard and The Savoy Grill.
Omar Wilson, 31, of Napier Road in Leytonstone has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent following the attack.
He appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court last Friday, where he spoke only to confirm his name age and address.
Due to the nature of the charge, district judge Daniel Sternberg sent the case to the crown court for a plea and trial preparation hearing.
He will next appear at Southwark Crown Court on September 27.
