Plastic surgeon found guilty of trying to kill colleague after breaking into his home
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Peter Brooks, a 61-year-old plastic surgeon, has been convicted of attempted murder for attacking former colleague Graeme Perks. The incident occurred in January 2021, when Brooks broke into Perks' home, doused it with petrol, and stabbed him. During his month-long trial, Brooks was absent as he staged a hunger strike, yet jurors ultimately deliberated for over 12 hours before reaching a guilty verdict on multiple charges, including attempted arson with intent to endanger life and possession of a knife in a public place.
Peter Brooks, a 61-year-old plastic surgeon, was found guilty of attempted murder and arson after a violent attack on a former colleague.
The conviction stems from a premeditated plan where Brooks broke into Graeme Perks' home, intending to kill him and cause danger through arson.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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