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8 hours ago
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Plastic surgeon who stabbed rival doctor and tried to burn down his home jailed
A plastic surgeon who broke into a fellow doctor's home and stabbed him in the middle of the night has been jailed for life. Jonathan Peter Brooks, 61, poured petrol over the floor before attacking his colleague Graeme Perks in January 2021. The burns specialist was desperate to get Perks 'out of the way' because the fellow plastic surgeon had been a witness in disciplinary hearings against him. Brooks was sentenced at Loughborough Courthouse today to life in prison, with a minimum term of 22 years, after being found guilty of attempted murder in April. Judge Justice Pepperall said the plastic surgeon, who was absent during the trial on hunger strike, had been on a 'murderous expedition' to commit 'appalling crimes'. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Brooks's victim was woken up by a loud bang during the break in at his £1m home in Halam, Nottinghamshire and ran downstairs naked to confront the intruder. Perks told police in a video interview he thought he was talking to his son when he was confronted by Brooks, who had concealed his identity. Perks, who was recently retired at the time, added: 'Nothing was said, and the next thing I remember was feeling a blow to my body. 'I put my hands to the area where I felt it and it was warm and sticky, and I thought I felt something poking out from my abdomen and I decided that I must have been stabbed and that I needed to get back to the house.' A surgeon, who treated the retired doctor, said Perks had a 95% chance of dying when he arrived at the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham for treatment. Brooks, 61, had cycled to Perks' home armed with a crowbar, cans of petrol, matches and a knife – all while dressed in camouflage. Prosecutor Tracy Ayling KC said: 'His intention was, say the Crown, to break into Mr Perks's house, set fire to it and if necessary, stab Mr Perks. 'In short, he intended to kill Mr Perks by either or both those means.' The plastic surgeon was found guilty on April 7 of two counts of attempted murder, attempted arson with intent to endanger life and possession of a knife. More Trending He had denied all those charges. It was revealed after the jury's verdict that Brooks went on hunger strike and failed to attend proceedings at Leicester Crown Court. He was not present during sentencing today because he felt too unwell to make the journey to court. Judge Justice Pepperall previously said Brooks had 'used hunger strikes or the threat of some other self-harm to achieve some advantage' on 'no fewer than eight occasions' since 2021. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Couple find their stolen car and take it back after getting fed up with police MORE: Buyagift has 20% off experience gifts perfect for Father's Day 2025 MORE: Here's why Keir Starmer thinks technology will actually make us 'more human'
Metro
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
We think we've found the simplest Father's Day gift - now with 20% off
Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more Father's Day is fast approaching, as this year it falls on 15th June 2025, which is this Sunday (not to panic you). If you thought Father's Day was a little later in June we wouldn't blame you, as it has fallen around 19th June in previous years, but we don't make the rules or select the date, we just help you buy the best Father's Day gift possible within your budget. Thankfully, Buyagift has come to the rescue. Buyagift is the one-stop shop for last-minute giftings, including experiences so you can make precious memories with the recipient. The best part is the Buyagift's experiences have been reduced by 20% off, but for a limited time only. There are over 5000 experiences to book for your dad to enjoy solo, for two people or for the entire family to enjoy. From driving experiences and indoor skydiving for the adrenalin junkie to going behind the scenes at their favourite football stadium for the football fanatic. If your parent loves to explore then there are mini breaks and spa stays across the UK to book, or the foodie may appreciate a slap up meal at lavish restaurants. The best part is the gift has 12 months validity, so if they have the busiest schedule known to man, there will be a spot in the future to enjoy the experience. What we also love about Buyagift experiences is there is no waiting around for the gift to arrive in the post, and noone will know you left your present shopping to the eleventh hour either. All you have to do is purchase your Buyagift experience and enter the discount code 'DAD20' at the checkout to make a saving. You can then print the voucher, or email to your parent, which they book at a time that best suits them. But, you will have to act quick as this deal won't last forever. Shop more experience gifts for Dad here. Test your dad's football knowledge during the tour of his favourite football stadium, which will not only take you through the stadium, but the Arsenal museum too. He can run through the iconic tunnel where his idol has skipped through on match day. Plus, there are highlights of the best football moments over time to reminisce over. BUY NOW FOR £45 (WAS £60) There's nothing better than a family holiday, it's often filled with laughter and more memories to reminisce over for years to come. Stay in a Pinewood Pod at the celebrity-loved Port Lympne Hotel, enjoy breakfast at the site's cafe, and enjoy a whole host of activities including entry to the Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve and Howletts Wild Animal Park. BUY NOW FOR £214.99 Is your dad a motorhead? Then this is the perfect gift for him. The experience involves racing around a track for three miles each in three of the following supercars, including an Aston Martin, Audi R8, BMWi8, Porsche 911, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Nissan GTR, and the Jaguar F-TYPE, among others. BUY NOW FOR £109 (WAS £237) If your parent is an adrenalin junkie, or gearing up to tick off some activities on his bucket list, an indoor skydiving session is a popular choice and the ideal predecessor to a real skydive. When you enter the vertical wind tunnel you will be propelled upwards, but with the guidance of a trusted expert, and enjoy two flights per person. BUY NOW FOR £54.99 (WAS £109.99) The music buffs out there will be thrilled to receive tickets to the Elvis Evolution. The immersive experience will see live actors and music bring to life the King of Rock 'n Roll one last time. It's almost like you've stepped back in time to see the real Elvis. Plus, there is entry to the All Shook Up afterparty. BUY NOW FOR £150 Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Share your views in the comments below MORE: This skincare product completely transformed my skin – I get everyone to use it! MORE: Planning a family holiday? How to save up to 40% on your 2026 Discovery Cove Orlando Tickets MORE: Next launches limited edition Spoil Him Grooming Box worth £88 ahead of Father's Day
