Plastic Surgeon Guilty of Attempted Murder, Awaits Sentence

Plastic surgeon Jonathan Peter Brooks, 61, has been found guilty of two counts of attempted murder after attacking his colleague, Graeme Perks, by breaking into his home, attempting arson, and stabbing him in January 2021. Brooks attempted to set Perks' house on fire by dousing it with petrol and was also convicted of attempted arson with intent to endanger life and possession of a knife. The trial, held at Loughborough Courthouse, faced multiple delays as Brooks sacked his legal team, went on a hunger strike, and claimed ill health, appearing in court via video-link. Brooks expressed a preference for death over imprisonment and now faces a possible life sentence, with sentencing pending from Mr. Justice Pepperall. The case has attracted significant attention due to Brooks' disruptive court behavior and previous professional standing.