A mother and a chef who worked under Gordon Ramsay have both died after they were attacked in separate incidents connected to the Notting Hill carnival. Cher Maximen, 32, was with her three-year-old daughter and other family and friends on Sunday when she was stabbed in the groin in broad daylight after she tried to intervene in a fight. Mussie Imnetu, 41, a chef visiting London from Dubai, was found unconscious with a head injury outside Dr Power restaurant in Queensway at about 11.22pm on Monday. On Saturday, the Metropolitan police said despite the best efforts of medical staff, Maximen died on the morning of Saturday. Imnetu was pronounced dead on Friday. Omar Wilson, 31, was charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent in relation to Imnetu. Shakiel Thibou, 20, was charged with attempted murder in relation to Maximen. Both cases are being treated as murder investigations. Police are still seeking help to piece together Imnetu’s movements on Monday before he was attacked. They also want to speak to anyone who may have spoken to Imnetu or others who took photos or videos in the venue at the time. Imnetu, who was the head chef at the Arts Club in Dubai, was visiting London on a business trip. DCI Alex Gammampila of the Met’s homicide command, who will lead the investigation into Maximen’s death, said: “My thoughts are with Cher’s loved ones as they come to terms with this terrible loss. They are being supported by specialist officers and we will make sure that support continues. Cher was at carnival with her young child. We have been in close contact with our local authority partners and Cher’s family since soon after this incident to make sure the child is safe and looked after.” DCI Brian Howie, who is leading the investigation into Imnetu’s death, said: “Mussie’s family, friends and colleagues in London, Dubai, Sweden and Eritrea are inconsolable after receiving the worst news imaginable – our thoughts are with them and they are being supported by specialist officers.” Commander Charmain Brenyah, the Met’s spokesperson for carnival, said: “The news of Cher’s tragic death is devastating for her family, the wider community and all those involved in delivering the Notting Hill carnival. Carnival is about bringing people together in a positive celebration. That it has ended with the tragic loss of life, among other incidents of serious violence, will sadden everyone involved.” The London mayor, Sadiq Khan, said: “It is heartbreaking that Cher Maximen and Mussie Imnetu have died after being attacked in separate incidents over the bank holiday weekend. My thoughts are with their families and friends at this truly terrible time. This violence is shocking, completely unacceptable and a betrayal of the values that [Notting Hill] carnival was founded to celebrate.” A biography of Imnetu on the Arts Club in Dubai’s website describes him as a “well-travelled chef” who hails from Eritrea and grew up in Sweden before working in London and New York. Before becoming head chef at the Dubai branch of the private members’ club, Imnetu worked at a number of upmarket restaurants in London including the original Arts Club, Oblix at the Shard and the Savoy Grill. In a statement sent to its members, the Arts Club board said: “Having been a part of the Arts Club family for 13 years, we struggle to put into words what Mussie has meant to us as a dear friend, mentor and master at his craft.” “His stellar, Michelin star-studded career aside, Mussie’s true light stemmed from his passion, signature calm demeanour, and the joy he brought to every day. To know Mussie was to know true kindness. As we are trying to make sense of the unfathomable, we will find comfort in the knowledge that Mussie will live on through the artistry he so carefully passed on to his team, through our club’s community, and his loving wife and son.”
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A mother and a chef who worked under Gordon Ramsay have both died after they were attacked in separate incidents connected to the Notting Hill carnival.
Cher Maximen, 32, was with her three-year-old daughter and other family and friends on Sunday when she was stabbed in the groin in broad daylight after she tried to intervene in a fight.
Mussie Imnetu, 41, a chef visiting London from Dubai, was found unconscious with a head injury outside Dr Power restaurant in Queensway at about 11.22pm on Monday. On Saturday, the Metropolitan police said despite the best efforts of medical staff, Maximen died on the morning of Saturday. Imnetu was pronounced dead on Friday.
Omar Wilson, 31, was charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent in relation to Imnetu. Shakiel Thibou, 20, was charged with attempted murder in relation to Maximen. Both cases are being treated as murder investigations.
Police are still seeking help to piece together Imnetu’s movements on Monday before he was attacked. He was seen leaving the Arts Club in Dover Street at 1pm and arrived at Dr Power restaurant at 10:30pm.
Police have also appealed for people who visited Dr Power restaurant between 10pm to 11pm to contact them and “urgently” want to speak to customers who tried to help stop the attack, which happened at about 11.20pm.
They also want to speak to anyone who may have spoken to Imnetu or others who took photos or videos in the venue at the time. Imnetu, who was the head chef at the Arts Club in Dubai, was visiting London on a business trip. He is understood is have a wife and son.
DCI Alex Gammampila of the Met’s homicide command, who will lead the investigation into Maximen’s death, said: “My thoughts are with Cher’s loved ones as they come to terms with this terrible loss. They are being supported by specialist officers and we will make sure that support continues.
“Cher was at carnival with her young child. We have been in close contact with our local authority partners and Cher’s family since soon after this incident to make sure the child is safe and looked after.”
DCI Brian Howie, who is leading the investigation into Imnetu’s death, said: “Mussie’s family, friends and colleagues in London, Dubai, Sweden and Eritrea are inconsolable after receiving the worst news imaginable – our thoughts are with them and they are being supported by specialist officers.”
Commander Charmain Brenyah, the Met’s spokesperson for carnival, said: “The news of Cher’s tragic death is devastating for her family, the wider community and all those involved in delivering the Notting Hill carnival.
“Carnival is about bringing people together in a positive celebration. That it has ended with the tragic loss of life, among other incidents of serious violence, will sadden everyone involved.”
The London mayor, Sadiq Khan, said: “It is heartbreaking that Cher Maximen and Mussie Imnetu have died after being attacked in separate incidents over the bank holiday weekend.
“My thoughts are with their families and friends at this truly terrible time. This violence is shocking, completely unacceptable and a betrayal of the values that [Notting Hill] carnival was founded to celebrate.”
A biography of Imnetu on the Arts Club in Dubai’s website describes him as a “well-travelled chef” who hails from Eritrea and grew up in Sweden before working in London and New York. Before becoming head chef at the Dubai branch of the private members’ club, Imnetu worked at a number of upmarket restaurants in London including the original Arts Club, Oblix at the Shard and the Savoy Grill.
In a statement sent to its members, the Arts Club board said: “Having been a part of the Arts Club family for 13 years, we struggle to put into words what Mussie has meant to us as a dear friend, mentor and master at his craft.”
“His stellar, Michelin star-studded career aside, Mussie’s true light stemmed from his passion, signature calm demeanour, and the joy he brought to every day. To know Mussie was to know true kindness.
“As we are trying to make sense of the unfathomable, we will find comfort in the knowledge that Mussie will live on through the artistry he so carefully passed on to his team, through our club’s community, and his loving wife and son.”
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