A man has admitted killing Sir Richard Sutton in the multi-millionaire’s home near Gillingham.

Sir Richard was stabbed to death and, in Winchester Crown Court this week, Thomas Schreiber admitted manslaughter.

But Schreiber, 34, denies murdering Sir Richard and the attempted murder of his mother Anne Schreiber, who was Sir Richard’s partner.

Police were called to his house at Higher Langham on the evening of April 7. Sir Richard was pronounced dead at the scene and Mrs Schreiber airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.

Schreiber was later stopped that evening by police in London. He has also admitted driving a Range Rover dangerously on the A303, A4 and M3. His trial is set for November 29.

Sir Richard has an estimated family fortune of £301 million, a rise of £83 million on the previous year. He owns hotels and has extensive property and farming interests.