Daughter pays tribute to man shot dead by Moat

THE daughter of the man murdered by fugitive gunman Raoul Moat has paid a poignant tribute to him.

Chris Brown's funeral was attended by hundreds of friends and relatives in his home town of Slough, Berkshire, with many mourners wearing the colours of his beloved Chelsea FC.

The father of two had been shot dead by former nightclub doorman Moat in Birtley, Gateshead, in the early hours of 3 July.

His girlfriend Samantha Stobbart, who was also injured in the attack, had told her former partner Moat that she was dating a police officer.

The 22-year-old did not attend the 35-minute service at Slough Crematorium, having been criticised by Mr Brown's family for telling the lie, knowing Moat hated the police.

Mr Brown's daughter Charlee, 11, wrote a message to her father which was attached to a floral tribute spelling out "Daddy" in white flowers.

The letter read: "Daddy - Now you're a star in the sky. Please, when I look, shine bright.

"I will know it's you and blow a kiss, tell you I love you, and help you sleep tight. Love always, Charlee."

A message written on behalf of Mr Brown's young son was also attached to the flowers, and read: "To Daddy. I miss you so much and I'll love you forever x."