2010 Northumbria Police manhunt
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Raoul Thomas Moat, 37, is a former bouncer from Newcastle upon Tyne, England.[1] He was released from Durham prison on 1 July 2010 after serving a short sentence for assault. Shortly after his release, Raoul Moat allegedly shot three people, murdering his estranged girlfriend's new partner and causing life-threatening injuries to her and a police officer.[2] Northumbria Police extended their search to neighbouring counties in a national manhunt on 5 July 2010. Northumbria Police were informed about Moat's potential to harm his ex girlfriend, Sam Stobbart, by Durham Prison.
A letter allegedly sent to police by Moat on 5 July 2010 read "The public need not fear me but the police should as I won't stop till I'm dead.".[3]
References
- ^ Carter, Helen (4 July 2010). "Suspected gunman Raoul Thomas Moat tells police: 'You aren't taking me seriously'". The Guardian. Retrieved 6 July 2010.
- ^ "Fugitive gunman 'wants suicide by cop': Bouncer who gunned down ex and her boyfriend taunts police with 999 call after shooting officer". Daily Mail. 4 July 2010. Retrieved 6 July 2010.
- ^ "Gunman Raoul Moat 'declares war on police'". BBC Online. 6 July 2010. Retrieved 6 July 2010.
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