Gordon Ramsay's chef died 'after repeated beatings' at Notting Hill Carnival

A chef who worked under Gordon Ramsay died after being hit on the head five times during the Notting Hill Carnival, a court heard.

Omar Wilson, 31, attended the Old Bailey on Monday accused of attacking chef Mussie Imnetu, 41, outside Dr Power restaurant in Queensway on August 26.

Mr Imnetu was found unconscious with a head injury at around 11.22pm and received immediate medical attention at the scene before being taken to hospital where he died on 30 August.

Wilson was originally charged with grievous bodily harm but the charge was changed to murder following Mr Imnetu's death, the court heard.

Prosecutor Julian Winship explained the facts, claiming that Wilson “headbutted” Mr Imnetu after the two came into contact “near” the fairground.

About 70 seconds later, Wilson allegedly punched the deceased “five times in the head” and continued to punch him after he fell to the ground, Mr Winship told the court.

Negotiation date set

Wilson, from Leytonstone, only confirmed his name and date of birth during the brief hearing.

He was remanded in custody pending a vow and trial preparation hearing in the same court on November 25.

A provisional hearing date has also been set for February 3 next year; the case is expected to last two weeks.

Mr Imnetu was in Britain on business from Dubai, where he lived and worked as a chef, the Metropolitan Police said.

He left the Arts Club, a private members-only club in Mayfair, alone shortly after 1pm on August 26, wearing a blue T-shirt and black jeans.

Mr Imnetu is said to have later bought a white baseball cap before arriving alone at the Dr Power restaurant, which was busy with carnival-goers, at around 10.30 p.m.

According to the Arts Club Dubai website, he has worked under celebrity chefs Ramsay and Marcus Wareing, as well as Alain Ducasse, throughout his career.

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