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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Jessica Murray

Plastic surgeon broke into consultant’s house and stabbed him, court hears

Jonathan Brooks
Jonathan Brooks was the subject of disciplinary proceedings when the incident occurred. Photograph: YouTube

A plastic surgeon broke into his colleague’s house at night and tried to set it on fire before stabbing him in the abdomen, a court has heard.

Jonathan Peter Brooks, 58, is on trial for the attempted murder of fellow consultant plastic surgeon Graeme Perks, who was a witness in disciplinary proceedings against the defendant which started three days before the incident on 14 January 2021.

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