For part of the negotiation process I was in earshot of what was going on.
The police negotiator was nearer to me than Moat so I heard more of what he was saying than what Moat said.
It was essentially a process of trying to build bridges. The negotiator was addressing him by his Christian name in a Geordie accent and telling him there was no one behind him.
That prompted shouts from Moat. He sounded like he did not believe what he was being told
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"Raoul there's no one behind you," he said
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There were repeated reassurances, trying to build up trust.
But I was behind Moat.