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A doctor has been accused of attempting to murder a “highly respected” fellow plastic surgeon who was stabbed at his home.
Graeme Perks, 65, was seriously injured after a robbery at the property in Halam, near Southwell, Nottinghamshire, on Thursday around 4.15am
Nottinghamshire police said he was fighting for his life at Queen’s Medical Center in Nottingham, where he remains in serious but stable condition.
Jonathan Peter Brooks of 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, the force said.
He was indicted on Sunday and will appear in Nottingham magistrates court later on Monday.
Perks suffered puncture wounds to the abdomen and chest.
He previously held leadership positions with the NHS, was President of the East Midlands Cancer Network and was President of the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons in 2013 and 2014.
Perks was also a board member of the International Confederation of Plastic Surgery Societies between 2016 and 2018.
DI Gayle Hart, who is leading the investigation, said: “Our investigations into this case have led us to charge a man. We are not looking for anyone else in connection with this investigation now. The victim is still in the intensive care unit and is still in a serious but stable condition. Our thoughts are with his family at this time. “
Police have urged anyone with information about the incident, or who saw anything suspicious in the area between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. Thursday morning, to contact them at 101, citing incident number 44 of the January 14, 2021, or Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800555111.
