The Northumbria Woods - Raoul Moat

About this episode

The episode discusses the 2010 manhunt for Raoul Moat in the North East of England, detailing his violent actions and motivations.

In July 2010, the North East of England was paralyzed by the largest manhunt in over 44 years. Raoul Moat, a 6'3" bouncer and amateur bodybuilder, was released from prison with a 49-page manifesto of grievances and a shotgun in his hands. Believing his ex-partner’s new boyfriend was a police officer, Moat launched a targeted campaign that left a trail of violence and devistation in his path.

Topics covered

• manhunt
• crime
• violence
• law enforcement
• personal grievances

Keywords

• Raoul Moat
• manhunt
• North East England
• crime
• violence
• police
• grievances

Mentioned in this episode

Places: North East of England

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