A mother and a chef who worked under Gordon Ramsay have both died after they were attacked in separate incidents connected to the Notting Hill carnival. Cher Maximen, 32, was with her three-year-old daughter and other family and friends on Sunday when she was stabbed in the groin in broad daylight after she tried to intervene in a fight. Mussie Imnetu, 41, a chef visiting London from Dubai, was found unconscious with a head injury outside Dr Power restaurant in Queensway at 11.22pm on Monday, a venue busy with people who had been to the carnival. On Saturday, the Metropolitan police said despite the best efforts of medical staff, Maximen had died that morning. Imnetu was pronounced dead on Friday. Omar Wilson, 31, was charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent in relation to Imnetu. Shakiel Thibou, 20, was charged with attempted murder in relation to Maximen. Both cases are being treated as murder investigations. Police are seeking help to piece together Imnetu’s movements on Monday before he was attacked. He was seen leaving the Arts Club in Dover Street at 1pm and arrived at Dr Power restaurant at 10:30pm. Police have also appealed for people who visited Dr Power restaurant between 10pm and 11pm to contact them “urgently”, adding that they want to speak to customers who tried to help stop the attack. They also want to speak to anyone who may have spoken to Imnetu or others who took photos or videos in the venue at the time. Imnetu, who was the head chef at the Arts Club in Dubai, was visiting London on a business trip. DCI Alex Gammampila of the Met’s homicide command, who will lead the investigation into 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. “Cher was at carnival with her young child. 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.” DCI Brian Howie, who is leading the investigation into Imnetu’s death, said: “Mussie’s family, friends and colleagues in London, Dubai, Sweden and Eritrea are inconsolable after receiving the worst news imaginable – our thoughts are with them and they are being supported by specialist officers.” Cmdr Charmain Brenyah, the Met’s spokesperson for carnival, said: “Carnival is about bringing people together in a positive celebration. That it has ended with the tragic loss of life, among other incidents of serious violence, will sadden everyone involved.” There have been eight deaths related to violence at the carnival since 1987. This is the first time since 2000 that two people have been killed in the same year. In 2022, Takayo Nembhard, 21, died after being attacked at the carnival. At the time, his death was the first related to an incident at the event since 2004. The London mayor, Sadiq Khan, said: “It is heartbreaking that Cher Maximen and Mussie Imnetu have died after being attacked in separate incidents over the bank holiday weekend. “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.” A biography of Imnetu on the Arts Club Dubai’s website describes him as a “well-travelled chef” who hailed from Eritrea and grew up in Sweden before working in London and New York. Before becoming head chef at the Arts Club’s restaurant The Brasserie, Imnetu worked at a number of upmarket restaurants with top chefs including with Marcus Wareing at the Savoy Grill, Gordon Ramsay at The London and Alain Ducasse at Adour in New York City. In a statement, the Arts Club said Imnetu had joined the Arts Club London in 2011 and was part of the club’s opening in Dubai in 2020. They added: “Known for his passion, calm demeanour and kindness, Mussie truly embodied the club’s essence. “He was a keen footballer and famously counted on his now eight-year-old son to taste test his culinary masterpieces. “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. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones.” The UK home secretary, Yvette Cooper, said news of the two deaths was “deeply distressing and shocking”, adding: “This terrible and appalling violence has no place on our streets.”