Majority Verdict Ruling in Manchester Airport Assault Trial

Judge Neil Flewitt KC has allowed a jury in the trial of two brothers, Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 20, and Muhammad Amaad, 25, to deliver a majority verdict in their case, after a note by the jury indicated they were struggling to reach a unanimous decision. The jury, consisting of 11 members, was given the green light to deliver a verdict with a majority of 10 to one after a juror was discharged due to a pre-planned holiday on Monday. The brothers deny assaulting armed police at Manchester Airport on July 23 last year.

Key Takeaways:

• The jury in the trial of Mohammed Fahir Amaaz and Muhammad Amaad has been given permission to deliver a majority verdict due to the difficulty in reaching a unanimous decision.
• The trial revolves around the brothers' alleged assault on armed police at Manchester Airport on July 23 last year.
• Amaaz is accused of throwing 10 punches, two 'elbow strikes', and one kick, while Amaad threw six punches during the altercation.
• PC Zachary Marsden, one of the armed police officers, is accused of using 'unlawful force' during the incident, which he denies.
• The brothers' defense team argues that the police were part of an 'out of control' team based at the airport and used unlawful force, claiming the brothers were entitled to defend themselves.

Statistics:

• The incident occurred on July 23 last year.
• 11 jurors remain in the trial after one juror was discharged due to a pre-planned holiday.
• Amaaz is accused of throwing 10 punches, 2 'elbow strikes', and 1 kick during the altercation.
• Amaad threw 6 punches during the altercation.
• PC Zachary Marsden denied using 'unlawful force' and claimed he had come under attack.

Sources:

• BBC News
• Liverpool Crown Court proceedings