A plastic surgeon has been charged with attempted murder after a fellow doctor was left in hospital fighting for his life.
Graeme Perks, 65, was stabbed in his abdomen and chest following a break-in at his home in Halam, near Southwell, Nottinghamshire, on Thursday at around 4.15am.
Jonathan Peter Brooks, 56, of Landseer Road, Southwell, has been charged with attempted murder, three counts of attempted arson with intent to endanger life, and possession of a knife in a public place.
He is due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates Court.
Mr Perks is in a serious but stable condition at the Queen s Medical Centre in Nottingham.
Forensic officers and police yesterday searched a property in nearby Southwell.
Last night Graeme was said to be in a serious but stable condition”.
He retired from full-time work in November but had apparently been helping colleagues during the pandemic.
The father of four is a former president of the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. He was also head of Plastic, Reconstructive and Burns Surgery at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust until 2016.
Police said Graeme was stabbed in the early hours of Thursday (Image: SWNS)
Fellow plastic surgeon Mark Henley said he was “shocked and appalled” by the stabbing.
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Forensics at property in Halam Hill, Halam on January 15. Inset: Graeme Perks
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Investigations are continuing today after a renowned plastic surgeon was left with serious injuries after he was stabbed inside his home.