Angus Moat should be heard

Raoul Moat was a monster. But why did the police decline a crucial invitation to talk him down?

I am not going to pretend to be an expert on Raoul Moat. That he beat his children until their bruises were noticed in school as well as shot people is in some ways all I need to know.

However, as ever with these high profile incidents ending in death, which seem increasingly egged on by the 24-hour media, there are major questions hanging over the police operation. I recommend you