19/07/2010

Man Arrested In Raoul Moat Shootings Investigation

Police investigating the shootings carried out by Raoul Moat have arrested a 23-year-old Newcastle man on suspicion of firearms offences.

Sixteen people have now been arrested during the course of the investigation. Two - Qhuram Awan, 23, from Blyth in Northumberland and Karl Ness, 26, from Dudley in North Tyneside - have been charged with conspiracy to commit murder and possession of a firearm with intent. Both have been remanded in custody until July 22 when they are due to appear before Newcastle Crown Court.

Thirteen people have been released on police bail, pending further inquiries.

Raoul Moat went on the run after shooting his former girlfriend Samantha Stobbart, 22 and killing her partner, Chris Brown, 29, in Birtley, Gateshead, on July 3. The following day, he shot and wounded Pc David Rathband, 42. Moat died on July 10.

(KMcA/GK)

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