Wimbledon

Bearing in mind his profession, it was ironic that it happened in court. To serve up such a scene seemed a single-minded act of vengeance. The net result was a double shock to anyone who had ever seen him in action.

His reputation at the bar was immense – known for rarely allowing anyone he faced to rally from his approach of flat aggression.

His approach was to smash the opposition, grandstanding with great flair, a rapid fusillade of words rarely allowing anyone to end a sentence.

The police radio crackled over his body “Definitely murdered – over and...”