Graeme Perks: All we know so far about stabbing in Halam home
One man has been arrested
09:42, 16 JAN 2021
Forensics at property in Halam Hill, Halam on January 15. Inset: Graeme Perks
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Investigations are continuing today after a renowned plastic surgeon was left with serious injuries after he was stabbed inside his home.
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image captionPolice said Graeme Perks had gone to investigate the sound of breaking glass when he was stabbed
Plastic surgeons have expressed shock at the stabbing of one of the most highly regarded and respected surgeons in their profession.
Graeme Perks, 65, was stabbed in his abdomen and chest during a break-in at his house in Halam, a village near Southwell in Nottinghamshire.
Police said the attack on Thursday morning had left him fighting for his life and left his family, who were upstairs at the time, extremely upset .
They have arrested a 55-year-old man.
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image captionGraeme Perks has been described as one of the most highly regarded and respected surgeons in the profession
Full Nottingham University Hospitals statement as surgeon remains in hospital after stabbing
Plastic surgeon Graeme Perks suffered puncture wounds to his abdomen and chest
Police at the scene in Halem Hill, Halem, after plastic surgeon Graeme Perks (inset) was stabbed inside his home on the street. Main Image: Tom Maddick/SWNS (Image: Tom Maddick/SWNS)
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Graeme Perks, 65, was left fighting for his life after being knifed in the chest and stomach by an intruder at his detached property in the village of Halam, Nottinghamshire.