Sir Richard Sutton: Millionaire-murder accused in court
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A man accused of murdering one of the UK s richest men has appeared in court.
Sir Richard Sutton was stabbed to death at his home in Higher Langham, Gillingham, Dorset, on Wednesday.
His partner, Anne Schreiber, was also stabbed and remains in a critical condition in hospital.
Thomas Schreiber, 34, appeared at Poole Magistrates Court charged with murder, attempted murder and dangerous driving. He will appear at Winchester Crown Court on Tuesday.
Mr Schreiber spoke in court only to confirm his name, age and address, before he was remanded in custody.
Man to appear in court charged with millionaire hotelier’s murder
Sir Richard Sutton (PC Agency/PA)
A man will appear in court charged with murdering a millionaire hotelier.
Dorset Police received a report raising concern for the welfare of the occupants of an address in Higher Langham near Gillingham at 7.30pm on April 7.
Officers attended the property and found Sir Richard Sutton, who owned a string of top hotels in London, and a woman aged in her 60s – named as Anne Schreiber – with serious injuries.
The force said it is believed both had sustained stab wounds.
Paramedics attended the scene but Sir Richard, 83, was pronounced dead at around 9.15pm.
By Press Association 2021
A man will appear in court charged with murdering a millionaire hotelier.
Dorset Police received a report raising concern for the welfare of the occupants of an address in Higher Langham near Gillingham at 7.30pm on April 7.
Officers attended the property and found Sir Richard Sutton, who owned a string of top hotels in London, and a woman aged in her 60s – named as Anne Schreiber – with serious injuries.
The force said it is believed both had sustained stab wounds.
Paramedics attended the scene but Sir Richard, 83, was pronounced dead at around 9.15pm.
An initial post-mortem examination conducted on Friday indicated that the cause of his death was stab wounds to his chest.