The Latest Breaking News from Dirk Raats

Family in France shooting were set to make their first UK visit since Covid

The family were eagerly anticipating their trip back to their native Britain and had just received their passports when tragedy struck

Daily Mirror · Jun 16, 2023

Mum screams in pain and cradles dying girl, 11, after France shooting by recluse neighbour

Little Solaine Thornton, 11, was cruelly shot dead and her parents Adrian and Rachael Thornton were seriously injured when their neighbour, a local recluse called Dirk Raats, opened fire in Brittany, France

Daily Mirror · Jun 13, 2023

Moment wife of 'gunman who killed Brit schoolgirl' angrily yells 'leave me in peace'

Dirk Raats, 71, allegedly used both a rifle and revolver as his aim fell on Solaine Thornton, 11, and her parents Adrian and Rachael Thornton, 52 and 49, who were seriously injured in the attack

Daily Mirror · Jun 13, 2023

Pensioner charged with murder after British girl Solaine Thornton, 11, shot dead in France

Raats was taken from a secure police station for a 10-minute appearance before a judge at Brest Criminal Court

Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2023

Grandad of Brit girl, 11, 'gunned down by neighbour in France' said she 'didn't stand a chance'

Solaine Thornton, 11, died after allegedly being shot by dutchman Dirk Raats, 71, who is facing murder and attempted murder charges.

Daily Record · Jun 12, 2023