Manchester Airport Assault: CCTV Footage Reveals Violent Incident

A jury at Liverpool Crown Court has been shown disturbing CCTV footage of two brothers allegedly attacking three police officers at Manchester airport. The incident, which occurred on July 23 last year, involved Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 20, and Muhammad Amaad, 26, who are accused of using a "high level of violence" against the officers.

Key Takeaways:

• The CCTV footage captured two brothers attacking three police officers, including Pc Zachary Marsden and Pc Ellie Cook, who were both armed, and unarmed Pc Lydia Ward.
• The prosecution alleges that Mr. Amaaz resisted arrest and threw 10 punches, including one to Pc Ward's face that knocked her to the floor.
• Mr. Amaad aimed six punches at Pc Marsden and also kicked him, while Mr. Amaaz allegedly struck Pc Cook with his elbow twice.
• Pc Marsden sustained "blows from all directions" and said the force used was "the hardest I have ever felt in my life."
• The officer added that he was unable to see properly without his glasses and that his glasses were knocked off his face.
• No members of the public intervened during the incident, and Pc Marsden described the crowd as having been hostile.
• Footage from body-worn cameras of the three officers was also played to the jury, showing the violent incident.
• The brothers, from Rochdale, Greater Manchester, deny the allegations.
• The trial continues.

Statistics:

• 10 punches thrown by Mr. Amaaz, including one to Pc Ward's face
• 6 punches aimed by Mr. Amaad at Pc Marsden
• 2 elbow strikes by Mr. Amaaz against Pc Cook
• 1 broken nose sustained by Pc Ward
• 1 Taser device discharged by Pc Cook
• 1 minute duration of the incident
• 31 July 2023 as the current date of the trial

Sources:

• Telegraph Reporter
• Liverpool Crown Court