Sir Richard Sutton: Millionaire-murder accused in court

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.

The wealth of Sir Richard, 83, and his family was valued at £301m in the 2020 Sunday Times Rich List.

He owned an extensive property and farming portfolio, including the freehold of the Sheraton Grand London Park Lane and the Athenaeum Hotel in Mayfair.

An initial post-mortem examination indicated Sir Richard's cause of death was stab wounds to his chest, police said.

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