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Mother stabbed and chef with head injury both die days after attacks at Notting Hill Carnival
Two people have died after being attacked in separate incidents at Notting Hill Carnival last weekend.
Cher Maximen, 32, was at the event last Sunday with her child when she was stabbed. She died this morning.
Police said officers gave emergency treatment to Ms Maximen until paramedics arrived. She was then taken to hospital in critical condition.
Ms Maximen. Pic: Metropolitan Police
“Cher was at Carnival with her young child,” Detective Chief Inspector Alex Gammampila, of the Met’s Homicide Command, said.
“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.”
Mussie Imnetu, 41 and who was visiting the UK on business, was attacked in a separate incident.
The top chef had an eight-year-old son. Pic: Metropolitan Police
The chef, a Swedish national who lived and worked in Dubai, was found unconscious with a head injury in Queensway, on the evening of last Monday.
Mr Imnetu, who previously worked under Gordon Ramsay and Marcus Wareing, leaves behind an eight-year-old son.
“He was a keen footballer and famously counted on his now 8-year-old son to taste test his culinary masterpieces,” his employer, The Arts Club, said.
“Mussie will be dearly missed by the entire The Arts Club team. His legacy will live on through the passion and excellence he instilled in those around him,” a statement added.
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan responded to news of the deaths saying it was “heart-breaking”.
Shakiel Thibou, 20 and of Masbro Road, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with the attempted murder of Ms Maximen.
He has been remanded in custody.
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DCI Gammampila, who is leading the investigation into Ms 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.”
In relation to Mr Imnetu, Omar Wilson, 31 and from Leytonstone, was charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent and remanded in custody.
Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie, leading the investigation, said: “Mussie’s family, friends and colleagues in London, Dubai, Sweden and Eritrea are inconsolable after receiving the worst news imaginable.”
Police said they are keen to talk to anyone who can help piece together Mr Imnetu’s movements between 1pm, when he left The Arts Club in Dover Street, and when he arrived at Dr Power restaurant, in Queensway at 10:30pm.
“If you visited the restaurant between 22:00hrs and 23:30hrs on Monday night or were in the area and saw something, regardless of the reason you were there, please do get in touch,” the DCI said.
‘A betrayal of the values of Notting Hill Carnival’
London Mayor Khan said in a statement: “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.”
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Notting Hill Carnival’s organisers said they were “shocked by these tragic deaths” and their thoughts were with the victims’ family and the local community.
“We stand together against all violence and condemn these acts, which are against all Carnival values and the millions of people who come in celebration of them.”
The Arts Club said they were “deeply saddened” to confirm the death of Mr Imnetu, who worked as their head chef at The Brasserie Dubai.
“After joining The Arts Club London in 2011, Mussie was part of the opening of the club’s Dubai location in 2020.
“Known for his passion, calm demeanour and kindness, Mussie truly embodied the club’s essence.”