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RAOUL MOAT

Kill Total:

1

Kill place:

Gateshead

Kill date:

Victim(s):

Chris Brown

Date of Birth:

1973

Marital Status:

AKA:

Occupation:

Bouncer

 

It is alleged that police received a letter from the Prison Service just before Moat's release  warning them of Moat's intentions. The letter was quite specific, actually naming Moat's targets.

 

Thursday 1st July 2010, Raoul Moat is released from Durham prison after serving an 18 week sentence for assault.

 

Saturday 3rd July 2010, At just after 2am Chris Brown was leaving the home of Samantha stobbart, Moat shot him, Moat then fired at Ms. Stobbart through a window of the house, she is recovering in hospital.

 

Sunday 4th July 2010, Pc David Rathband aged 42, was shot while in his patrol car in Newcastle.

 

Wednesday 7th July 2010, Police discover a tent in Rothbury, that was used by Moat, they also found a hand written letter to his ex-girlfriend Samantha.

Police have offered a £10,000 reward for information that leads to his capture.

Northern Ireland police have sent over several armoured police vehicles for officers to use in the hunt for Moat.

 

Saturday 10th July 2010, After being cornered by police, and then after a 5 hour stand off Moat turned a gun on himself, ending one of the biggest manhunts the UK has ever seen.

 

 

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