Attempted murder and arson at a private home in Halam

Burglary and violent assault in Halam

According to an article published on 7 April 2025 by Metro, a plastic surgeon has been found guilty of attempted murder and attempted arson following an incident at a private home in Halam, Nottinghamshire. The perpetrator, 61-year-old Jonathan Peter Brooks, broke into the residence of a fellow doctor, Graeme Perks, with the intent to harm him.

Metro reports that Brooks arrived at the scene dressed in camouflage, carrying a crowbar, petrol, matches, and a knife. After pouring petrol on the floor, he stabbed the victim, who had been alerted by a loud noise during the night. The victim was subsequently treated for life-threatening injuries at the Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham. Prosecutors stated that the attack was motivated by disciplinary hearings in which the victim had served as a witness. Following the trial at Leicester Crown Court, the defendant was convicted of two counts of attempted murder, attempted arson with intent to endanger life, and possession of a knife.

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Source : Metro