Policeman blinded by gunman Moat leaves hospital
PC David Rathband was sitting in his patrol car at a roundabout on the A1 in Newcastle when the killer opened fire on him without warning. The married father of two was taken to hospital but doctors couldn't save his sight.
His twin brother Darren, 42, said PC Rathband was in good spirits, looking forward to the future and planning to "help people" once he was well.
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Hide AdSpeaking outside the hospital, Mr Rathband said he had travelled from Stafford to see his brother home safe.
He said: "David's left hospital. He's gone home with (wife] Kath and the children.
"He wants some privacy; he needs some time to recover and get back on his feet We're all aware he has a massive road ahead of him.
"All he wants to do is spend some time with the family. He's aware of people's attention all over the country and across the world, but he just needs some time. He deserves to be left alone for a little while."