A top chef who was stabbed near Notting Hill Carnival suffered catastrophic brain injuries and remains in hospital in critical condition, a court has heard.
Omar Wilson, 31, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday charged with assaulting 41-year-old Mussie Imnetu outside the Dr Power restaurant in Queensway at around 11.22pm on Monday.
Mr Imnetu, who worked under Gordon Ramsay and Marcus Wareing, received immediate medical attention at the scene, before being taken to hospital, the court heard.
Prosecutor Rhianne Neil said the chef, who lives and works in Dubai, suffered catastrophic brain injuries, bleeding on the brain and multiple cardiac arrests.
Wilson, of Napier Road, Leytonstone, was arrested in the early hours of Wednesday in connection with the assault.
The Metropolitan Police said Wilson was initially arrested on suspicion of attempted murder but was later charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
Wilson appeared in court wearing a grey tracksuit and spoke only to confirm his name, age and address. He has been remanded into custody.
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Due to the nature of the charge, district judge Daniel Sternberg sent the case to the crown court for a plea and trial preparation hearing.
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Wilson will next appear at Southwark Crown Court on 27 September.
Detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command continue to appeal for anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
Mr Imnetu had been visiting the UK on business, the Met said.
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He left The Arts Club, a private members-only club in Mayfair, on his own shortly after 1pm on Monday, wearing a blue T-shirt and black jeans.
Mr Imnetu is said to have later bought a white baseball cap before arriving alone at the Dr Power restaurant, which was busy with carnival attendees, at around 10.30pm.
