CCTV Footage Reveals Alleged Assault on Police Officers at Manchester Airport

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CCTV footage has captured the moments when two brothers allegedly assaulted three police officers at Manchester airport, sparking a high-level investigation. The incident, which occurred on July 23 last year, involved Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 20, and Muhammad Amaad, 26, who allegedly resisted arrest and used violence against the officers. The footage, which was played to jurors at Liverpool Crown Court, showed a "high level of violence" used by the defendants, including punching, kicking, and elbowing the officers.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 20, and Muhammad Amaad, 26, allegedly assaulted three police officers at Manchester airport on July 23 last year.
  • CCTV footage showed Amaaz resisting arrest and using violence against the officers, including punching, kicking, and elbowing them.
  • The prosecution alleges that Amaaz threw 10 punches at the officers, including one to the face of Pc Ward that knocked her to the floor.
  • Amaad allegedly aimed six punches at firearms officer Pc Marsden and kicked Pc Marsden and twice struck firearms officer Pc Cook with his elbow.
  • The officers, Pc Marsden, Pc Cook, and Pc Ward, wore full uniform and were armed, but Amaaz allegedly resisted arrest and used violence against them.
  • Both men, from Rochdale, Greater Manchester, deny the allegations and are on trial at Liverpool Crown Court.
  • The trial continues, with the prosecution presenting evidence to support the allegations.

Statistics:

  • 3 police officers were allegedly assaulted by Amaaz and Amaad.
  • 10 punches were allegedly thrown by Amaaz against the officers.
  • 6 punches were allegedly aimed by Amaad at firearms officer Pc Marsden.
  • 2 instances of kicking were allegedly committed by Amaad against Pc Marsden.
  • 2 instances of elbowing were allegedly committed by Amaaz against Pc Cook.
  • Both Amaaz and Amaad are from Rochdale, Greater Manchester.

Sources:

  • Peter Powell/PA, caption to CCTV footage
  • Telegraph reporters, "CCTV footage shows alleged assault on police officers in Manchester airport"
  • Crown Court, Liverpool, source of trial information and evidence.