A renowned chef, who has previously worked alongside celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, is currently in a critical condition following a brutal assault at the Notting Hill Carnival.
Mussie Imnetu was found by police officers, unconscious with a severe head injury, late on Monday evening at 11.22pm in Queensway, W2. The Swedish chef, believed to be visiting the UK from Dubai for business purposes, received immediate first aid from the Metropolitan Police until paramedics took over upon their arrival.
In light of his grave condition, the Metropolitan Police have taken the “unusual step” of releasing Mussie’s name; the 41 year old’s family is now receiving support from specially trained officers. Detectives from the Specialist Crime Command have taken charge of the investigation into the violent incident.
In a statement, Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie, leading the investigation into the Queensway attack, said: “While the arrest of a suspect is a significant step in our investigation, we are still very keen to hear from anyone who can help piece together Mussie’s movements between when he left The Arts Club at 13:00hrs and when he arrived at Dr Power restaurant at 22:30hrs.
“If you visited the restaurant between 22:00hrs and 23:30hrs on Monday night or were in the area and saw something, regardless of the reason you were there, please do get in touch.
“Our focus is on what happened to Mussie. Did you speak with him at the restaurant or do you have any images or videos between these times that could assist the investigation?
“The attack happened around 23:20hrs. Customers at the venue tried to help stop the attack, we need to speak with these people and I urge them to contact us.
“We are releasing Mussie’s name and two photos of him – one showing him on the day of the attack – in the hope that it triggers someone’s memory and prompts them to come forward.”
Earlier that day, Mussie had left The Arts Club on Dover Street, W1, at approximately 1pm, dressed in a blue T-shirt and black jeans, and was later seen purchasing a white baseball cap. He arrived at Dr Power restaurant in Queensway around 10.30pm, where he was alone once again.
The upscale eatery, which was bustling with activity due to the annual Notting Hill Carnival, had set up food stalls outside and was playing music, attracting large crowds to the area, reports the Mirror.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the police on 101, message @MetCC on X or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting reference 8020/26AUG. Information can also be submitted online via a dedicated appeal page.
