Dirk Raats, 71, who is in custody in Brittany suspected of attempted murder and killing a child under the age of 15, was said to have been high on drugs when he pointed his weapon towards the Thornton family, who were originally from Oldham
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