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PC shot by Raul Moat found dead
3/1/2012 1:31:49 AM
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-17216389
Raoul Moat victim PC David Rathband found dead at home
PC Rathband was shot by Moat as he sat in his patrol car
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The police officer shot and blinded by gunman Raoul Moat has been found dead at his house in Northumberland.
The body of David Rathband, 44, was found by police at his home in Blyth on Wednesday night after officers received a report of concern for his welfare.
Police said no-one else was being sought in connection with the death.
In July 2010, the PC was shot by Moat as he sat in his patrol car in Newcastle. It came a day after Moat had shot two others, one fatally.
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.
'Outstanding bravery'
"In July 2010 his life changed forever when he was shot and blinded by Raoul Moat.
"David showed outstanding bravery in what was a terrifying situation.
"He was a dedicated officer who acted in the best traditions of the police service."
Raoul Moat died following a six-hour stand-off with armed officers
PC Rathband was shot twice on 4 July as he was sitting, unarmed, in his car in the Denton Burn area of Newcastle.
A day earlier, in Birtley, Gateshead, Moat had shot and injured his ex-girlfriend Samantha Stobbart, 22, and killed her boyfriend 29-year-old Chris Brown.
For almost a week Moat was the subject of a huge manhunt, which ended when he shot himself dead after a stand-off with armed police in the market town of Rothbury, Northumberland.
After being shot by Moat, PC Rathband lost his sight and was fitted with prosthetic eyes.
He was hailed for his charity work in the wake of his injuries and started the Blue Lamp Foundation to help emergency service staff injured in the line of duty.
Police were called to PC Rathband's home on Wednesday night
In a statement on its website, the charity said: "Since being shot in July 2010, David struggled to come to terms with his horrific injuries and the traumatic effect they had on him and his family and friends.
"David's legacy will live on in the form of The Blue Lamp Foundation, which bears his name."
The policeman announced on Twitter in November that he and his wife Kath were separating.
He said the move had nothing to do with his arrest on suspicion of assault.
PC Rathband was questioned in August after officers were called to an incident at the family home in Cramlington, Northumberland.
He was understood to have been released shortly afterwards.
In March last year two men, Karl Ness, 26, and Qhuram Awan, 23, were convicted of helping Raoul Moat.
Both were found guilty of the attempted murder of PC Rathband as well as other charges.
Speaking after the pair were sentenced, the officer said: "Both Ness and Awan will be very old people before they are released or considered for release and long may they stay there.
"These two individuals, along with the other coward who wasn't man enough to stay here, have taken my job from me."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-17216389
Raoul Moat victim PC David Rathband found dead at home
PC Rathband was shot by Moat as he sat in his patrol car
Continue reading the main story
Related Stories
Shot PC bids to 'see' with tongue
Moat victim separates from wife
First award for Rathband charity
The police officer shot and blinded by gunman Raoul Moat has been found dead at his house in Northumberland.
The body of David Rathband, 44, was found by police at his home in Blyth on Wednesday night after officers received a report of concern for his welfare.
Police said no-one else was being sought in connection with the death.
In July 2010, the PC was shot by Moat as he sat in his patrol car in Newcastle. It came a day after Moat had shot two others, one fatally.
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.
'Outstanding bravery'
"In July 2010 his life changed forever when he was shot and blinded by Raoul Moat.
"David showed outstanding bravery in what was a terrifying situation.
"He was a dedicated officer who acted in the best traditions of the police service."
Raoul Moat died following a six-hour stand-off with armed officers
PC Rathband was shot twice on 4 July as he was sitting, unarmed, in his car in the Denton Burn area of Newcastle.
A day earlier, in Birtley, Gateshead, Moat had shot and injured his ex-girlfriend Samantha Stobbart, 22, and killed her boyfriend 29-year-old Chris Brown.
For almost a week Moat was the subject of a huge manhunt, which ended when he shot himself dead after a stand-off with armed police in the market town of Rothbury, Northumberland.
After being shot by Moat, PC Rathband lost his sight and was fitted with prosthetic eyes.
He was hailed for his charity work in the wake of his injuries and started the Blue Lamp Foundation to help emergency service staff injured in the line of duty.
Police were called to PC Rathband's home on Wednesday night
In a statement on its website, the charity said: "Since being shot in July 2010, David struggled to come to terms with his horrific injuries and the traumatic effect they had on him and his family and friends.
"David's legacy will live on in the form of The Blue Lamp Foundation, which bears his name."
The policeman announced on Twitter in November that he and his wife Kath were separating.
He said the move had nothing to do with his arrest on suspicion of assault.
PC Rathband was questioned in August after officers were called to an incident at the family home in Cramlington, Northumberland.
He was understood to have been released shortly afterwards.
In March last year two men, Karl Ness, 26, and Qhuram Awan, 23, were convicted of helping Raoul Moat.
Both were found guilty of the attempted murder of PC Rathband as well as other charges.
Speaking after the pair were sentenced, the officer said: "Both Ness and Awan will be very old people before they are released or considered for release and long may they stay there.
"These two individuals, along with the other coward who wasn't man enough to stay here, have taken my job from me."
3/1/2012 2:02:54 AM
3/1/2012 2:20:02 AM
3/1/2012 2:45:23 AM
What a terrible waste of a brave man.3/1/2012 2:49:59 AM
RIP
3/1/2012 3:22:34 AM
I caught it briefly on the radio early this morning. Very sad
3/1/2012 3:25:30 AM
What a shame, he dealt very bravely with his injuries & trauma. RIP.
3/1/2012 3:38:28 AM
A sad end to a story of incredible strength and bravery.
3/1/2012 3:48:57 AM
Very sad news. I'd heard that he had been estranged from his wife and had been suffering from the effects of PTSD and depression.
Terribly sad
The bit that really sucks is that this chain of events was set in place because some worthless, potato headed, steroid addled, criminally piece of shit decided to have a temper tantrum and set out to kill innocent people in a fit of paranoid rage. What an arse-clown.
. I'd heard that he had been estranged from his wife and had been suffering from the effects of PTSD and depression.
Terribly sad
The bit that really sucks is that this chain of events was set in place because some worthless, potato headed, steroid addled, criminally piece of shit decided to have a temper tantrum and set out to kill innocent people in a fit of paranoid rage. What an arse-clown.
3/1/2012 3:50:13 AM
So sad, a man's life ruined by a cowardly bully. RIP
3/1/2012 4:11:38 AM
3/1/2012 4:16:51 AM
RIP3/1/2012 4:17:31 AM
The mental and physical suffering PC Rathband went through does not bear thinking about.
Let the Blue Lamp Foundation serve as his legacy.
Blue Lamp Foundation
RIP
Let the Blue Lamp Foundation serve as his legacy.
Blue Lamp Foundation
RIP
3/1/2012 4:19:19 AM
I hope the authorities gave him adequate help & counselling?
3/1/2012 4:22:38 AM
Originally Posted By Agent_Funky:
Very sad news. I'd heard that he had been estranged from his wife and had been suffering from the effects of PTSD and depression.
Terribly sad
The bit that really sucks is that this chain of events was set in place because some worthless, potato headed, steroid addled, criminally piece of shit decided to have a temper tantrum and set out to kill innocent people in a fit of paranoid rage. What an arse-clown.
Very sad news
. I'd heard that he had been estranged from his wife and had been suffering from the effects of PTSD and depression.
Terribly sad
The bit that really sucks is that this chain of events was set in place because some worthless, potato headed, steroid addled, criminally piece of shit decided to have a temper tantrum and set out to kill innocent people in a fit of paranoid rage. What an arse-clown.
Arse clown is not strong enough.
Moat was a nasty, vil and despicable piece of shit, and a coward to boot.
Let's not forget that the injuries he caused to David Rathband ultimately led to him taking his own life.
Moat also shot and injured his ex girlfriend and killed her boyfriend.
As well as this, remember that the dealer who gave the police the taser shotguns also took his own life when it became apparent they weren't HO approved and he lost his license, and therefore his livelihood.
Moat, despite his boast that he was going to kill every copper he came across, instead became a cowardly rat that hid and skulked in the shadows al afraid to do anything until he was captured.
And what did he do when cornered? Lay on the ground by a river bank and instead of having a shoot out, just killed himself.
Fuck him and fuck that idiot Paul Gascoigne too
3/1/2012 4:23:46 AM
Originally Posted By Airbrush:
I hope the authorities gave him adequate help & counselling?
I hope the authorities gave him adequate help & counselling?
I would imagine he was offered everything going. Especially in such a high profile case. Not everyone wants it........
3/1/2012 4:25:53 AM
3/1/2012 4:27:33 AM
RIP. What a terrible waste.
3/1/2012 5:21:42 AM
3/1/2012 5:28:38 AM
3/1/2012 5:36:42 AM
Originally Posted By Bradders:
Arse clown is not strong enough.
Moat was a nasty, vil and despicable piece of shit, and a coward to boot.
Let's not forget that the injuries he caused to David Rathband ultimately led to him taking his own life.
Moat also shot and injured his ex girlfriend and killed her boyfriend.
As well as this, remember that the dealer who gave the police the taser shotguns also took his own life when it became apparent they weren't HO approved and he lost his license, and therefore his livelihood.
Moat, despite his boast that he was going to kill every copper he came across, instead became a cowardly rat that hid and skulked in the shadows al afraid to do anything until he was captured.
And what did he do when cornered? Lay on the ground by a river bank and instead of having a shoot out, just killed himself.
Fuck him and fuck that idiot Paul Gascoigne too
Originally Posted By Agent_Funky:
Very sad news. I'd heard that he had been estranged from his wife and had been suffering from the effects of PTSD and depression.
Terribly sad
The bit that really sucks is that this chain of events was set in place because some worthless, potato headed, steroid addled, criminally piece of shit decided to have a temper tantrum and set out to kill innocent people in a fit of paranoid rage. What an arse-clown.
Very sad news
. I'd heard that he had been estranged from his wife and had been suffering from the effects of PTSD and depression.
Terribly sad
The bit that really sucks is that this chain of events was set in place because some worthless, potato headed, steroid addled, criminally piece of shit decided to have a temper tantrum and set out to kill innocent people in a fit of paranoid rage. What an arse-clown.
Arse clown is not strong enough.
Moat was a nasty, vil and despicable piece of shit, and a coward to boot.
Let's not forget that the injuries he caused to David Rathband ultimately led to him taking his own life.
Moat also shot and injured his ex girlfriend and killed her boyfriend.
As well as this, remember that the dealer who gave the police the taser shotguns also took his own life when it became apparent they weren't HO approved and he lost his license, and therefore his livelihood.
Moat, despite his boast that he was going to kill every copper he came across, instead became a cowardly rat that hid and skulked in the shadows al afraid to do anything until he was captured.
And what did he do when cornered? Lay on the ground by a river bank and instead of having a shoot out, just killed himself.
Fuck him and fuck that idiot Paul Gascoigne too
I agree. He was a cunt and fucked over a lot of people. I hope the potato headed motherfucker was inwardly screaming in fear and agony as he gurgled his way to hospital after blowing his own face off. I'm just trying to moderate my language. I swear too much.
3/1/2012 7:42:48 AM
3/1/2012 7:47:30 AM
very sad3/1/2012 8:19:39 AM
3/1/2012 8:52:44 AM
Originally Posted By Agent_Funky:
[I agree. He was a cunt and fucked over a lot of people. I hope the potato headed motherfucker was inwardly screaming in fear and agony as he gurgled his way to hospital after blowing his own face off. I'm just trying to moderate my language. I swear too much.
[I agree. He was a cunt and fucked over a lot of people. I hope the potato headed motherfucker was inwardly screaming in fear and agony as he gurgled his way to hospital after blowing his own face off. I'm just trying to moderate my language. I swear too much.
A moderator trying to moderate himself. There's an irony
3/1/2012 9:12:56 AM
Originally Posted By DavidTS:
A moderator trying to moderate himself. There's an irony
Originally Posted By Agent_Funky:
[I agree. He was a cunt and fucked over a lot of people. I hope the potato headed motherfucker was inwardly screaming in fear and agony as he gurgled his way to hospital after blowing his own face off. I'm just trying to moderate my language. I swear too much.
[I agree. He was a cunt and fucked over a lot of people. I hope the potato headed motherfucker was inwardly screaming in fear and agony as he gurgled his way to hospital after blowing his own face off. I'm just trying to moderate my language. I swear too much.
A moderator trying to moderate himself. There's an irony
It's a lot harder than you think.
3/1/2012 10:35:34 AM
Terribly sad to hear this, may he rest in peace and I sincerely hope that Mr moat rots in hell.
Tony
Tony
