Old Etonian Sentenced to 24 Years for Attempted Murder

Douglas Clifton Brown, a 56-year-old Old Etonian, has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for the attempted murder of his former partner, Camilla Welby. The incident occurred after a heated argument in August 2023, when Clifton Brown, who had been drinking, attacked Welby in his car and drove her to his family estate in Norfolk. He intended to throw her into a 240ft well filled with water, which he had prepared for the purpose. Welby managed to escape by wrapping a scarf around his neck, causing him to nearly pass out. The attack left Welby with severe injuries, including a broken nose and fractured eye socket, and has resulted in lasting psychological trauma. Clifton Brown's actions were described as a drunken, impulsive reaction to a perceived slight, with the court noting his ADHD may have impacted his judgment.