Man Denies Murdering Chef Mussie Imnetu After Alleged Carnival Attack
Omar Wilson pleads not guilty to charges of murder following the death of the Dubai-based chef days after an altercation near Notting Hill Carnival.
Overview
- Mussie Imnetu, a chef who worked under Gordon Ramsay, Marcus Wareing, and Alain Ducasse, died on August 30 after being attacked near Notting Hill Carnival on August 26.
- Omar Wilson, 31, is accused of punching Imnetu multiple times in the head during an altercation outside the Dr Power restaurant in Queensway, west London.
- Wilson was initially charged with grievous bodily harm, but the charge was upgraded to murder following Imnetu's death from a brain injury.
- The defendant, appearing via video link at the Old Bailey, pleaded not guilty and remains in custody awaiting trial set for February 3, 2025.
- Imnetu, a Swedish-born chef based in Dubai, had been visiting London on business and was alone at the time of the incident.