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Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Yahoo
Self-proclaimed ‘monster' who fatally beat chef near carnival jailed for life
A self-proclaimed 'monster' who beat a top chef near Notting Hill Carnival and left him dying in the street has been jailed for at least 18 years. Omar Wilson, 31, repeatedly punched and kicked Mussie Imnetu during an altercation outside the Dr Power restaurant in Queensway, west London, on August 26 last year. Mr Imnetu, 41, who had worked under chefs Gordon Ramsay and Marcus Wareing, was said to have been 'heavily intoxicated' at the time of the incident and died in hospital four days later. During his Old Bailey trial for murder, Wilson claimed he acted in self-defence, telling jurors: 'I just regret that somebody's life was taken while I was trying to defend mine.' Sentencing the defendant for life with a minimum term of 18 years, Judge Philip Katz said: 'Mussie and those who loved him are the victims in this case and the impact on them of his murder has been severe. 'His brutal death on the street was captured on CCTV. The footage was deeply shocking to watch. 'Mussie was defenceless on the ground when you punched and kicked him to death. 'It needs to be clearly understood that unlawful street violence of this sort impacts on the confidence of members of the public to go out and enjoy themselves. The culpability of those involved in such brazen conduct is significantly raised.' He continued: 'You could not control your temper. Only a few seconds after punches were aimed by both of you you tripped Mussie and he fell to the ground and you could have walked away. 'As he knelt you rained further punches down on his head. You could have walked away. 'However, you stood up, raised your leg and kicked him hard to the head. Kicking someone to the head when they are defenceless on the ground is abhorrent.' Mr Imnetu's wife, Linda, described her husband as 'respected, admired and loved' in a pre-recorded victim impact statement played in court. 'Mussie didn't just leave behind a legacy for his family, he left an indelible mark on his workplace and community,' she said. 'Nothing can undo what has been taken from us. I ask the court to remember the man Mussie was: his character, his integrity and the life he built; not just the circumstances of his passing.' A short audio recording of Mr Imnetu's six-year-old son wishing his 'daddy' goodbye was also played, which the judge called 'heart-rending'. 'I love you,' the little boy said. 'Bye bye daddy.' A group of Mr Imnetu's loved ones sat in the well of the court for the hearing, and some cried after hearing his son's recording. During the trial, the jury had been shown graphic CCTV footage showing Wilson approaching Mr Imnetu and headbutting him. About a minute later, Wilson punched Mr Imnetu five times in the head, causing him to fall to the ground. Wilson continued to punch Mr Imnetu repeatedly while he was on his hands and knees, then kicked him in the head. The defendant then left and was dropped off outside a London club – the Ministry of Sound. Mr Imnetu, who worked at The Arts Club, a private member's establishment, was taken to hospital and died four days later without regaining consciousness, jurors heard. In the aftermath of the attack, Wilson told an associate he 'crossed the line'. In a message, he admitted: 'There's a monster in me, man, and it's just like sometimes it comes out. 'And I think I've messed up now, I've messed up, everything's finished.' Asked how the carnival was going, he replied: 'Can't lie. I did the hands ting (sic) and I think it's a manslaughter,' jurors heard. Following his arrest on August 28, Wilson, of Napier Road, Leytonstone, east London, told police he had struck the victim in 'self-defence'. He claimed Mr Imnetu was behaving erratically, harassing girls, and had a bottle. Judge Katz said his evidence that he believed Mr Imnetu had with him a broken bottle was 'a deliberate lie'.
Telegraph
20-02-2025
- Telegraph
Self-proclaimed ‘monster' beat top chef to death during Notting Hill Carnival
A self-proclaimed 'monster' beat a top chef to death during Notting Hill Carnival and left him dying in the street to go clubbing. Omar Wilson, 32, repeatedly punched and kicked Mussie Imnetu during an altercation outside Dr Power restaurant in Queensway, west London, on Aug 26, last year. Imnetu, 41, who had worked under chefs Gordon Ramsay and Marcus Wareing, died later in hospital. During the trial at the Old Bailey, Wilson claimed he acted in self-defence, telling jurors: 'I just regret that somebody's life was taken while I was trying to defend mine.' On Thursday, a jury deliberated for 22 hours and 34 minutes to find him guilty of murder by a majority of 10 to two. The jury had been shown graphic CCTV footage of Wilson approaching Imnetu and headbutting him. About a minute later, Wilson punched Imnetu five times in the head, causing him to fall to the ground. Wilson continued to repeatedly punch the chef while he was on his hands and knees, then kicked him in the head. Prosecutor Jacob Hallam KC said: 'The defendant had, by that point, struck him to his head more than a dozen times. Mr Imnetu had struck the defendant not once. 'At the end of that altercation, Mr Imnetu was dying on the ground and the defendant left and went clubbing in the Ministry of Sound.' As police moved to help Imnetu, Wilson walked away having dropped his sunglasses and keys at the scene. Imnetu – who worked at The Arts Club, a private member's establishment – was taken to hospital and died four days later without regaining consciousness, jurors heard. In the aftermath of the attack, Wilson told an associate he 'crossed the line'. In a message, he admitted: 'There's a monster in me, man, and it's just like sometimes it comes out. And I think I've messed up now, I've messed up, everything's finished.' Jurors heard that when asked how the carnival was going, he replied: 'Can't lie. I did the hands ting [sic] and I think it's a manslaughter.' Following his arrest on August 28, Wilson told police he had struck the victim in 'self-defence'. He claimed Imnetu was behaving erratically, harassing girls, and had a bottle. On being shown CCTV of Imnetu being assaulted on the ground, Wilson said it 'seems excessive now' and watching it was 'f---ing disgusting'. Giving evidence in his trial, Wilson claimed he hit Imnetu because he felt 'trapped' and 'scared' and believed that the chef was holding a smashed bottle, although that turned out not to be the case. Asked what he would have done differently with the benefit of hindsight, Wilson said: 'The thing that always haunts me the most was the police were so close and I didn't know at the time.' Evidence was 'overwhelming' Wilson, from Leytonstone, east London, was remanded into custody and will be sentenced by Judge Philip Katz on Friday February 28. Samantha Yelland, of the Crown Prosecution Service, said: 'Our thoughts remain with Mussie Imnetu's devastated family and friends who loved him dearly, as well as those who had to witness the shocking attack that evening. 'Omar Wilson's savage violence ultimately took the life of a much-loved man, and the Crown Prosecution Service was determined that he should face justice. 'The evidence in this case was overwhelming, with high-quality CCTV footage showing Wilson attacking the victim. 'While Wilson tried to claim his actions were in self-defence, the evidence clearly showed that he was the only person acting violently. 'I hope today's verdict – which will see Wilson put behind bars for the murder – provides some comfort to those who now have to live a life without Mussie.' Det Ch Insp Brian Howie, who led the investigation, said: 'Our thoughts very much remain with Mussie's family and friends in Dubai, Sweden and London, who had to relive the last traumatic moments of his life during the trial after Wilson refused to take responsibility for his actions. 'Mussie was a loving husband, father, son and a respected chef. He was in London for a few days to help train his colleagues and went out that evening to enjoy the post-Notting Hill Carnival atmosphere, where tragically he was violently assaulted.'
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Yahoo
Self-proclaimed ‘monster' beat top chef to death during Notting Hill Carnival
A self-proclaimed 'monster' beat a top chef to death during Notting Hill Carnival and left him dying in the street to go clubbing. Omar Wilson, 32, repeatedly punched and kicked Mussie Imnetu during an altercation outside Dr Power restaurant in Queensway, west London, on Aug 26, last year. Imnetu, 41, who had worked under chefs Gordon Ramsay and Marcus Wareing, died later in hospital. During the trial at the Old Bailey, Wilson claimed he acted in self-defence, telling jurors: 'I just regret that somebody's life was taken while I was trying to defend mine.' On Thursday, a jury deliberated for 22 hours and 34 minutes to find him guilty of murder by a majority of 10 to two. The jury had been shown graphic CCTV footage of Wilson approaching Imnetu and headbutting him. About a minute later, Wilson punched Imnetu five times in the head, causing him to fall to the ground. Wilson continued to repeatedly punch the chef while he was on his hands and knees, then kicked him in the head. Prosecutor Jacob Hallam KC said: 'The defendant had, by that point, struck him to his head more than a dozen times. Mr Imnetu had struck the defendant not once. 'At the end of that altercation, Mr Imnetu was dying on the ground and the defendant left and went clubbing in the Ministry of Sound.' As police moved to help Imnetu, Wilson walked away having dropped his sunglasses and keys at the scene. Imnetu – who worked at The Arts Club, a private member's establishment – was taken to hospital and died four days later without regaining consciousness, jurors heard. In the aftermath of the attack, Wilson told an associate he 'crossed the line'. In a message, he admitted: 'There's a monster in me, man, and it's just like sometimes it comes out. And I think I've messed up now, I've messed up, everything's finished.' Jurors heard that when asked how the carnival was going, he replied: 'Can't lie. I did the hands ting [sic] and I think it's a manslaughter.' Following his arrest on August 28, Wilson told police he had struck the victim in 'self-defence'. He claimed Imnetu was behaving erratically, harassing girls, and had a bottle. On being shown CCTV of Imnetu being assaulted on the ground, Wilson said it 'seems excessive now' and watching it was 'f---ing disgusting'. Giving evidence in his trial, Wilson claimed he hit Imnetu because he felt 'trapped' and 'scared' and believed that the chef was holding a smashed bottle, although that turned out not to be the case. Asked what he would have done differently with the benefit of hindsight, Wilson said: 'The thing that always haunts me the most was the police were so close and I didn't know at the time.' Wilson, from Leytonstone, east London, was remanded into custody and will be sentenced by Judge Philip Katz on Friday February 28. Samantha Yelland, of the Crown Prosecution Service, said: 'Our thoughts remain with Mussie Imnetu's devastated family and friends who loved him dearly, as well as those who had to witness the shocking attack that evening. 'Omar Wilson's savage violence ultimately took the life of a much-loved man, and the Crown Prosecution Service was determined that he should face justice. 'The evidence in this case was overwhelming, with high-quality CCTV footage showing Wilson attacking the victim. 'While Wilson tried to claim his actions were in self-defence, the evidence clearly showed that he was the only person acting violently. 'I hope today's verdict – which will see Wilson put behind bars for the murder – provides some comfort to those who now have to live a life without Mussie.' Det Ch Insp Brian Howie, who led the investigation, said: 'Our thoughts very much remain with Mussie's family and friends in Dubai, Sweden and London, who had to relive the last traumatic moments of his life during the trial after Wilson refused to take responsibility for his actions. 'Mussie was a loving husband, father, son and a respected chef. He was in London for a few days to help train his colleagues and went out that evening to enjoy the post-Notting Hill Carnival atmosphere, where tragically he was violently assaulted.' Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Emirates Woman
10-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Emirates Woman
10 celebrity-approved restaurants to visit in Dubai
Life by Sarah Joseph 9 seconds ago While being a popular hotspot for tourists worldwide, these note-worthy eateries in Dubai have also hosted some famous celebrities becoming spots where you're most likely to bump into a royal or A-lister. Goldfish Sushi & Yakitori If you're on the hunt for some delicious Japanese food, this delectable haven is a must-visit. The restaurant promises authentic Japanese flavours and has a casual setting at its home at The Galleria Mall on Al Wasl Road. Expect plenty of super-fresh sushi and tasty grills, with interesting ingredients sourced from Japan and you're even likely to spot celebrities such as the esteemed tennis player, Roger Federer who paid a visit to the restaurant this month. SUSHISAMBA Shortly after the restaurant opened and made a mark for itself in Dubai, Fazza thought it fit to host one of his most famous friends at the restaurant. The emirate's Crown Prince was seen visiting the hotspot with famous footballer Cristiano Ronaldo earlier this year and the restaurant's team described it as an 'honour' to welcome this Dubai royal and even shared a photo from his visit on their feed, as the duo enjoyed all the delectable dishes with the rest of the entourage. With 360-degree views overlooking Dubai's skyline, this one-of-a-kind hotspot is a must-visit. Indochine At the end of 2019, over three decades after the flagship restaurant opened in NYC in 1984, Indochine arrived in Dubai. It didn't take long for the new DIFC haunt to attract its own celebrity crowd and less than a year on Indochine Dubai has played host to tennis ace Roger Federer, Dubai-based influencer entrepreneur Karen Wazen, Italian fashionista Chiara Ferragni and actress Lindsay Lohan. The Arts Club View this post on Instagram While The Arts Club hasn't been open for long, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai already visited the exclusive Dubai members' club twice. He's dined at the club's Brasserie, a concept born at its European flagship venue, The Arts Club London, and their Nikkei Cuisine concept, Rōhen. Avli by Tashas View this post on Instagram Avli by tashas is regularly frequented by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan, the Crown Prince of Dubai. The restaurant captures the essence of Greek cuisine combined with a chic and sophisticated space reminiscent of the Mediterranean after having opened more than two years ago in January 2019. GAIA View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chef Izu (@chefizu) Gaia by Chef Izu Ani is another of Sheikh Mohammed and Sheikh Hamdan's favourite spots, but it's also frequented by celebrities. Rapper 50 Cent paid a visit to this famous eatery back in 2019 and it's sure to attract many more such individuals thanks to the delicious food and the chef's popular reputation. Also read: The Dubai royal-approved guide to DIFC restaurants Buddha Bar View this post on Instagram As sophistication reaches new heights at this striking venue, popular UK singer Craig David has previously been spotted at this venue which brings a host of sensory experiences to you with exceptional views of Dubai Marina. Located at Grosvenor House Dubai, this majestic two-storied venue features striking overhead chandeliers, opulent décor and large bay windows. CZN Burak View this post on Instagram While this establishment by Turkish celebrity Chef CZN Burak has only been open for a few months, it's already had many famous faces come through its doors. Known for his viral videos on social media with his over the top cooking techniques, Chef Burak has welcomed personalities such as Christiano Ronaldo and Sheikh Hamdan have all been seen at this dining haven. Nusr-Et Steakhouse View this post on Instagram Royals King Mohammed VI of Morocco and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, have both previously been spotted at Nusr-et by 'Salt Bae'. Similarly, UFC champion Conor McGregor, who is currently residing in Dubai, was also recently seen dining at the venue. Located at Four Seasons Resort, Jumeirah Beach Road, this intimate restaurant is constantly buzzing with energy. Nobu View this post on Instagram This sleek Japanese restaurant situated at the renowned Atlantis, the Palm, brings one of Dubai's finest dishes in an innovative Japanese-Peruvian setting with a winning formula featuring celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa, as it continually welcomes familiar faces such as the Kardashians, David Beckham and Jennifer Lopez and her Alex Rodriguez. – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram Images: Instagram
Yahoo
04-02-2025
- Yahoo
'Monster' beat top chef to death and left him to go clubbing, court hears
A self-confessed "monster" beat a top chef to death near the Notting Hill Carnival and left him in the street to go clubbing, a court has heard. Omar Wilson, 31, punched and kicked Mussie Imnetu, 41, outside Dr Power restaurant in Queensway, west London, on the evening of 26 August last year, the Old Bailey was told. The violent incident was caught on CCTV and began when Wilson approached Mr Imnetu and headbutted him, prosecutor Jacob Hallam KC said. About a minute later, Wilson punched Mr Imnetu five times in the head, causing him to fall to the floor. Wilson continued to punch Mr Imnetu repeatedly as he was on his hands and knees and then kicked him in the head, jurors heard. Mr Hallam said: "The defendant had, by that point, struck him to his head more than a dozen times. Mr Imnetu had struck the defendant not once." After the attack, Wilson allegedly went clubbing in the Ministry of Sound and allegedly told an associate that he "crossed the line". In a message, he allegedly said: "There's a monster in me, man, and it's just like sometimes it comes out. "And I think I've messed up now, I've messed up, everything's finished." Asked how the carnival was going, he replied: "Can't lie. I did the hands ting [sic] and I think it's a manslaughter," jurors heard. Wilson also allegedly dropped his sunglasses and keys at the scene. Mr Imnetu, who worked at The Arts Club, was taken to hospital and died four days later, having never regained consciousness. Following his arrest on 28 August, 2024, Wilson told police he had struck the victim in "self-defence". He claimed Mr Imnetu was behaving erratically, harassing girls, and had a bottle. After being shown CCTV of Mr Imnetu being assaulted, Wilson said it "seems excessive now" and watching it was "f*****g disgusting", jurors were told. Wilson, of Napier Road, Leytonstone, east London, has denied murder. The trial continues.
