Jonathan Peter Brooks, a plastic surgeon, has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 22 years for attempting to murder his colleague, Graeme Perks, in January 2021. Brooks attacked Perks, a witness against him in disciplinary proceedings, at his home with a crowbar and knife, and attempted to set the house on fire.
Plastic surgeon Jonathan Peter Brooks jailed for trying to kill colleague
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Jonathan Peter Brooks, a plastic surgeon, has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 22 years for attempting to murder his colleague, Graeme Perks, in January 2021. Brooks attacked Perks, a witness against him in disciplinary proceedings, at his home with a crowbar and knife, and attempted to set the house on fire.
- 1 14 January 2021: Jonathan Peter Brooks attacks Graeme Perks at his home.
- 2 Monday, June 9, 2025: Brooks is jailed for life.
- Jonathan Peter Brooks jailed for life (minimum 22 years)
- Graeme Perks sustained life-threatening injuries
- Brooks convicted of multiple serious offenses
What: Jonathan Peter Brooks, a plastic surgeon, was jailed for life for attempting to murder his colleague, Graeme Perks. Brooks broke into Perks's home, armed with a crowbar, petrol, matches, and a knife, and stabbed Perks, causing severe injuries, and attempted to set the house on fire. Brooks was convicted of attempted murder, attempted arson with intent to endanger life, and possession of a bladed article.
When: The attack occurred in the early hours of 14 January 2021. Brooks was sentenced on Monday, June 9, 2025.
Where: Halam, Nottinghamshire, England, UK (Graeme Perks's home). Loughborough (where the trial was heard). HMP Norwich (where Brooks appeared via video-link).
Why: Brooks wanted Graeme Perks 'out of the way' because Perks was a witness against him in disciplinary proceedings.
How: Brooks broke into Perks's home by smashing conservatory doors, doused the ground floor with petrol, and stabbed Perks in the abdomen.