A colleague in a court in Loughborough heard how a plastic surgeon, Jonathan Peter Brooks, was found guilty of attempting to murder fellow plastic surgeon Graeme Perks. This stemmed from disciplinary proceedings where Brooks wanted Perks, who was a witness against him, “out of the way”. The incident occurred at Mr. Perks’s home in Halam, Nottinghamshire, when Brooks armed himself with a crowbar, cans of petrol, matches, and a knife. The jury deliberated for over 12 hours before determining Brooks’s guilt in stabbing Mr. Perks and attempting to set the house on fire.
Brooks faced convictions on two counts of attempted murder, one of attempted arson with intent to endanger life, and one count of possessing a bladed article. His sentencing is scheduled for 3 June. During the trial, it was noted that Brooks was “voluntarily absent” due to a hunger strike, as he had dismissed his legal representation. The judge commended the jury for their careful consideration of the evidence and addresse
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