One of Britain's richest men has been found stabbed to death in his country mansion, it was revealed today.

Hotelier Sir Richard Lexington Sutton, 83, was attacked inside his £2million home in north Dorset, last night.

The Baronet - whose family title dates back to the time of King George III and whose property empire is thought to be double that of the Ministry of Defence - is estimated to be worth £301million.