Notting Hill Carnival attack: police name head injury victim

Mussie Imnetu, 41, was found unconscious by officers policing the carnival in Queensway at 11.22pm on Monday.

He had suffered a head injury, and police gave emergency first aid until paramedics arrived.

He is critically ill in hospital and his family is being supported by specialist officers.

Detectives from the Met's Specialist Crime Command took on the investigation soon after Mussie was attacked and made extensive enquiries to identify a suspect.

A 31-year-old man was arrested at an address in Newham on suspicion of attempted murder in the early hours of Wednesday morning. He remains in custody at a south London police station.

Mussie Imnetu leaving The Arts Club (Image: Met Police)

Police are now appealing for the public's help to piece together his movements before he was injured.

Mussie, a Swedish national, was visiting the UK on business from Dubai, where he lived and worked as a chef.

He left The Arts Club in Dover Street, off Piccadilly, shortly after 1pm on Monday. He was alone and wearing a blue T-shirt and black jeans. He later bought a white baseball cap.

He arrived alone at Dr Power restaurant in Queensway at around 10.30pm. The restaurant was serving food from stalls outside and playing music.

The venue and surrounding area were extremely busy with people who had been to Carnival.

He was attacked at around 11.20pm.

Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie, who ius leading the investigation from the Met's Homicide Command, said: “While the arrest of a suspect is a significant step in our investigation, we are still very keen to hear from anyone who can help piece together Mussie’s movements between when he left The Arts Club at 1pm and when he arrived at Dr Power restaurant at 10.30pm.

“If you visited the restaurant between 10pm and 11.30pm on Monday night or were in the area and saw something, regardless of the reason you were there, please do get in touch.

“Our focus is on what happened to Mussie. Did you speak with him at the restaurant or do you have any images or videos between these times that could assist the investigation? The attack happened around 11.20pm. Customers at the venue tried to help stop the attack, we need to speak with these people and I urge them to contact us.

"We are releasing Mussie's name and two photos of him - one showing him on the day of the attack - in the hope that it triggers someone's memory and prompts them to come forward."

Anyone with information should call the police on 101, messages @MetCC on X or contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 giving the reference 8020/26AUG.

Information can also be provided online, by visiting this dedicated appeal page.