Queensway: 31-year-old man denies murdering visiting London chef

The defendant, of Napier Road, Leytonstone, east London, appeared at the Old Bailey via video link from HMP Belmarsh on Monday to enter a not guilty plea.

At a previous hearing, barrister Julian Winship alleged that Wilson “headbutted” Imnetu after the two had an interaction “in the area” of the carnival.

About 70 seconds later, Wilson allegedly “punched the deceased five times in the head” and continued to “punch the deceased in the head” after he fell to the floor, Winship told the court.

The Metropolitan Police said Imnetu was on business in the UK from Dubai, where he lived and worked.

He left The Arts Club, a private members-only club in Mayfair, alone shortly after 1pm ET on August 26, wearing a blue T-shirt and black jeans.

Imnetu is said to have later bought a white baseball cap before arriving alone at the Dr Power restaurant, which was packed with carnival goers, at around 10:30 p.m. ET.

The Arts Club Dubai website says Imnetu has worked under celebrity chefs Ramsay and Wareing, as well as Alain Ducasse.

The hearing date is set for February 3, 2025.