Police in the UK were facing questions over the handling of the hunt for fugitive gunman Raoul Moat today after it emerged that several opportunities were missed to intercept the former nightclub bouncer.

A major manhunt for fugitive gunman Raoul Moat focused on the wooded hills and open moorland surrounding a pretty village today.

FUGITIVE gunman Raoul Moat was believed to be hiding out in remote countryside last night awaiting his final stand with armed police.