Attempted murder trial of plastic surgeon Dr Peter Brooks, of Southwell, further adjourned at Nottingham Crown Court

The trial of a Southwell plastic surgeon for the attempted murder of a former colleague has been further adjourned.

Dr Peter Brooks was due to begin a trial that could have lasted eight weeks at Nottingham Crown Court yesterday.

However, the case was adjourned to a date to be fixed due to Dr Brooks’ ill-health, following an application from the defendant.

He remains remanded into custody charged with the attempted murder of Graeme Perks and Mr Perks’ home at Halam Hill.

Dr Brooks, 56, of Landseer Road, Southwell, who appeared by video link from HMP Nottingham, is also charged with attempted arson with intent to endanger life, and possession of a knife.

It related to an incident in which Mr Perks, a retired plastic surgeon, suffered serious injuries at his home on January 14, 2021.