Man Pleads Not Guilty in Chef's Murder

Omar Wilson, a 31-year-old charity worker, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of 41-year-old chef Mussie Imnetu, who died following an alleged assault near the Notting Hill Carnival on August 26. Wilson is accused of repeatedly punching Imnetu in the head outside the Dr Power restaurant, leading to severe head injuries that resulted in Imnetu's death four days later. The chef, originally from Sweden and known for working with celebrity chefs Gordon Ramsay and Marcus Wareing, was visiting the UK for business from Dubai at the time of the incident. Wilson's initial charge of causing grievous bodily harm was elevated to murder after Imnetu's death. He appeared at the Old Bailey via video link from HMP Belmarsh, and his trial is scheduled for February 3, 2024. Prosecutors allege that Wilson engaged in a physical confrontation with Imnetu, which escalated quickly and resulted in fatal injuries.