The Raoul Moat ITV drama – which began last night (Sunday, April 16) – has been slammed by Moat’s long-lost father.
The 81-year-old has hit out at the new three-part show, admitting he fears it may “traumatise” his grandchildren even further.
What is the Raoul Moat ITV drama about?
Back in 2010, 37-year-old Moat – a bouncer and bodybuilder from Newcastle-upon-Tyne – was released from prison.
Two days later, on July 3, 2010, he shot and killed his ex-girlfriend’s new partner with a shotgun. He also shot at his ex-girlfriend, wounding her. The following night, Moat shot at a police officer. He managed to injure the officer.
This then sparked one of the largest manhunts in the UK. 160 armed officers were deployed to find Moat. Six days later, on July 9, 2010, police found Moat. Following a six-hour standoff, Moat took his own life.
The events of the shootings and subsequent manhunt are now being dramatised in a new ITV show – The Hunt for Raoul Moat. Matt Stokoe has taken on the role of Moat, whilst Sally Messham is playing the role of Moat’
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