April 16th 2023.
The Hunt for Raoul Moat viewers were disturbed to learn that some people had praised the killer as a ‘hero’. The ITV drama, inspired by true events, told the story of Britain’s most infamous manhunt in 2010. After Raoul Moat, a former bouncer and bodybuilder, was released from prison for being violent with a nine-year-old relative, he shot dead karate instructor Christopher Brown, the new boyfriend of his ex-girlfriend Samatha Stobbart. He also injured her in the process. He then attacked Police Constable Rathband, which resulted in him being blinded and tragically taking his own life two years later.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) After an extensive manhunt, Moat eventually turned the gun on himself and was pronounced dead at Newcastle General Hospital.
The drama recalls the harrowing events of 2010 and focuses on the innocent victims of Moat’s deadly actions, with the criminal played by Matt Stokoe, Lee Ingleby as senior Northumbria Police Officer Neil Adamson, and Sonya Cassidy as local journalist Diane Barnwell.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) However, viewers were disturbed to learn that some members of the public had praised the gunman as a ‘hero’ when locals were seen placing flowers and handwritten notes at the spot where Moat shot himself.
The positive change is that the drama sheds light on the victims of Moat's tragic actions and the public's reaction of shock and disdain towards those who praised him as a 'hero'. #TheHuntforRaoulMoat has sparked conversation on social media, with the public expressing their disbelief that someone would label the gunman a 'hero', emphasizing the need for justice for the victims.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) The Hunt for Raoul Moat viewers were disturbed to learn the gunman had ‘fans’
The Hunt for Raoul Moat viewers were shocked to find that the new ITV drama opened with people praising the gunman as a ‘hero’.
The three-part series based on true events recounts the remarkable story of Britain’s largest manhunt, that occurred in 2010.
Raoul Moat, a former bouncer and bodybuilder, was released from prison after serving four months for being physically violent with a nine-year-old relative.
Two days after his release, Moat shot dead karate instructor Christopher Brown, the new boyfriend of his ex-girlfriend Samatha Stobbart, and also wounded her in the abdomen and arm by firing through her front window.
He then attacked Police Constable Rathband, leaving him permanently blind. Constable Rathband tragically took his own life two years later, unable to cope with his injuries.
Moat, 37, fled and a six-hour stand-off with police eventually concluded with Moat shooting himself in the face and being pronounced dead at Newcastle General Hospital.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) The drama recalls the harrowing events of 2010
The drama highlights the innocent victims of Moat’s vicious attacks, with the criminal played by Matt Stokoe, Lee Ingleby stars as senior Northumbria Police Officer Neil Adamson, and Sonya Cassidy plays local journalist Diane Barnwell.
The opening episode begins one year after Moat’s death, before taking the audience through the entire narrative.
Locals are shown placing flowers in memory of Moat with handwritten notes at the site where he shot himself.
When asked why they had come, some said that Raoul Moat was a hero to them.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Moat shot and killed his ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend before injuring her
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) What followed was a lengthy manhunt before Moat shot himself in the face
The people's response to the tragic story provoked shock among viewers at home.
#TheHuntforRaoulMoat Raoul Moat a hero what the hell !! He was a murderer plain and simple— Queen Lauren 👑💕 April 16, 2023
I remember watching it on the news when the police cornered him - and it's still baffling to think that some people consider him a hero - he was a violent bully and the system failed the victims #TheHuntforRaoulMoat— Marc April 16, 2023
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