POLICE are probing a theory that stabbed plastic surgeon Graeme Perks was attacked after disturbing an arsonist at his £800,000 home.
Officers found the former vicarage doused in petrol, it emerged last night — as Mr Perks, 65, fought for life in hospital.
Police are probing a theory that stabbed plastic surgeon Graeme Perks was attacked after disturbing an arsonist at his £800,000 homeCredit: PA:Press Association
Cops were continuing to question fellow doctor Jonathan BrooksCredit: Newsteam – SWNS
A source said: ‘There’s clearly only one reason why whoever broke into the property would have taken petrol with them’Credit: Raymonds Press
It means the culprit could have been attempting to harm his entire family because his wife and at least one of their four children are said to have been sleeping there at the time.
A source said: “There’s clearly only one reason why whoever broke into the property would have taken petrol with them.
“It sounds like Graeme has been incredibly heroic.”
Mr Perks is said to have been alerted by breaking glass at his home in Halam, Notts, at around 4.15am on Thursday.
He suffered wounds to his abdomen and chest.
Cops were yesterday continuing to question fellow doctor Jonathan Brooks, 55.
Mr Perks is said to have been alerted by breaking glass at his home in Nottinghamshire and suffered wounds to his abdomen and chest
A source said: ‘It sounds like Graeme has been incredibly heroic’Credit: Raymonds Press
The Sun covered the story of Graeme Perks being attacked at his home
He was arrested in nearby Southwell.
Police refused to comment about the petrol.
A spokesman said: “Detectives are working hard to establish the circumstances and progress as quickly as possible.”
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