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Pc David Rathband family's in court battle over Raoul Moat shooting

Pc David Rathband was shot and blinded by gunman Raoul Moat in July 2010.

His family believe he was "left out in harm's way" - and took civil action against Northumbria Police at the High Court sitting in Newcastle.

The force have since changed procedures to ensure nothing like this happens again - but Rathband's family feel the force let "David down".

The family ultimately were unsuccessful in their negligence claim. Northumbria Police have yet to comment.

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Rathband family ordered to pay force's court costs

David Rathband

The judge presiding over the Rathband negligence case has ruled that the family should pay the force's court costs.

That starts with an interim payment of £100,000 - due within 21 days.

The family of Pc David Rathband lost their case against Northumbria police at the High Court in Newcastle.

Rathband was shot and blinded by Raoul Moat in 2010 as he sat in his patrol car in Newcastle.

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