Brother's Alleged Assault on Police Officers at Manchester Airport Spark Trial

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A dramatic CCTV and bodycam footage has emerged in a trial surrounding an alleged assault on police officers at Manchester Airport. The incident, which occurred on July 23, 2023, involved Mohammed Fahir Amaaz and his brother, Muhammad Amaad, who are accused of attacking Pc Zachary Marsden, Pc Ellie Cook, and Pc Lydia Ward. The prosecution claims that Amaaz resisted arrest and punched, kicked, and elbowed the officers, causing them actual bodily harm. Amaad is also accused of assaulting Pc Marsden, causing him actual bodily harm.

Key Takeaways:

  • The incident occurred on July 23, 2023, at Manchester Airport's Terminal 2 arrivals.
  • Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 20, and his brother, Muhammad Amaad, 26, are accused of assaulting police officers Pc Zachary Marsden, Pc Ellie Cook, and Pc Lydia Ward.
  • Amaaz allegedly threw 10 punches, including one to Pc Ward's face, and kicked Pc Marsden. He also twice struck Pc Cook with his elbow and punched Pc Marsden from behind.
  • Amaad allegedly aimed six punches at Pc Marsden and assaulted him, causing actual bodily harm to the officers.
  • Pc Marsden described the incident, stating he felt a "change in plan was needed" and attempted to handcuff Amaaz, but was met with resistance.
  • Pc Marsden stated that he feared someone was trying to get his gun after feeling an "immense weight of pressure" to his right side.
  • Pc Marsden denied suggestions that he stamped on Amaaz's head, stating he kicked him in the facial region to stun the subject.

Statistics:

  • 10 punches allegedly thrown by Amaaz
  • 6 punches allegedly aimed by Amaad at Pc Marsden
  • 2 alleged instances of Amaaz striking pc Cook with his elbow
  • 1 alleged incident of Amaaz being punched from behind by Pc Marsden
  • 1 alleged incident of Pc Ward being punched to the face by Amaaz
  • 2 officers (Pc Marsden and Pc Ward) reported suffering actual bodily harm
  • 1 Taser reportedly discharged by Pc Cook at Amaaz
  • 1 attempted arrest by Pc Marsden after being met with resistance by Amaaz

Sources:

  • Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for the footage and statements
  • "MA in the News" for the reporting