MANIAC Raoul Moat killed a PC David Rathband and left him blind after a brutal gun spree rampage in July 2010. Learn everything about him and his ending in devasting tragedy.
PC David Rathband was a cop blinded by ex-prisoner Raoul Moat, who went on a shooting spree in July 2010.
On July 3, 2010, Moat shot his ex-girlfriend Samantha Stobbart, who was only 22 years old at the time, with a sawn-off shotgun, killing her new lover Chris Brown, 29, and shooting PC Rathband in the face. And next day, he shot David Rathband in the face while he was sitting in his patrol car near East Denton.
After that incident, PC David Rathband tweeted: “Sad to announce Mrs. R has called time on our marriage separation permanent.”
Raoul Moat Victims: What Happened To Raoul Moat Victims And Face Injury.
The body of David Rathband, who was just 44years old, was found by Police at his aim Blyth on Wednesday night after officers received a report of concern for his welfare; Police said no one else was being wanted in connection with the death.
In July 2010, the PC was shot by Moat as he sat in his police car in Newcastle. It came every day after Moat had shot two others, one fatally. He met Prime Minister David Cameron described him as a “courageous man” in his excellent work and charity.
After his horrific injuries, he did an enormous amount of good work and charity and other injured police officers and for families who had lost police officers in the line of duty.”
And also, Northumbria Police Chief Constable Sue Sim said: “I am deeply saddened to have to confirm the death of PC David Rathband, and my thoughts are with his family, friends, and colleagues at this difficult time.
PC David Rathband Age: How Old He Was?
PC David Rathband’s age was just 44 years old, and yet after two years, he was dead in his own house. In a 2011 interview with the BBC’s disability affairs correspondent Peter White, he expressed his displeasure at having to relearn how to accomplish duties that were second nature to him prior to his injury.
In 2010, David won the emergency services section of the Pride of Britain awards recognizing his courage in dealing with his injuries. Despite the plaudits he received for his charitable work and his response to his condition, David stated he was frustrated, and it had a negative effect on his family life.
PC David Rathband Family: What Happened To His Family:
PC David Rathband’s family has lost their high court negligence claim against his employer; Northumbria police.No members of Rathband’s family were in court as the parties had been made aware of the judgment before it was handed down to the judge.