David Rathband's family condemn 'arrogance' of Northumbria Police

David Rathband's sister Debbie Essery at court on January 15th Credit: ITV Tyne Tees

The family of Pc David Rathband hit out at the "arrogance and insensitivity" of Northumbria Police after they lost a High Court negligence claim against the shot policeman's former employer.

In a statement read out on behalf of sister Debbie Essery and twin brotherDarren, they said David had been left alone on the fateful night when gunman Raoul Moat shot him.