COPS probing the alleged murder of a top chef at Notting Hill Carnival have released CCTV images of 16 people.
Mussie Imnetu, 41, suffered catastrophic brain injuries, having been found by police officers with a head injury outside Dr Power restaurant in Queensway at 11.22pm on August 26.
The top chef, who worked with Gordon Ramsay, also suffered multiple cardiac arrests.
Mussie was taken to a west London hospital where, despite the best efforts of medical staff, he died last Friday.
Detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command have today released images of people they hope may have seen or heard anything while in the area.
Cops stressed that “none of those pictured have done anything wrong” but they wanted to speak to them to help piece together Mussie’s movements.
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.”
Sweden-born Mussie was visiting the UK from Dubai where he lived and worked.
The Arts Club Dubai website said that he has worked under celebrity chefs Gordon Ramsay, Marcus Wareing and Alain Ducasse.
Previously, Omar Wilson, 31, of Leytonstone, was charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
He appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court last week where he was remanded in custody to appear at Southwark Crown Court on September 27.
In light of Mussie’s death, the offence will be reviewed in conjunction with the Crown Prosecution Service.
