Potential Jurors Warned Against Seeking Information on Manchester Airport Trial

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Potential jurors in the trial of two brothers accused of assaulting police officers at Manchester Airport have been instructed not to seek out information about the case. The warning was issued by Judge Neil Flewitt KC, who emphasized the importance of impartiality and avoiding influence from mainstream media and social media. The trial is set to last three weeks and involves allegations of assault against two police officers and a member of the public.

Key Takeaways:

  • The trial involves two brothers, Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 20, and Muhammad Amaad, 26, accused of assaulting police officers at Manchester Airport on July 23 last year.
  • The brothers are accused of assaulting Pc Zachary Marsden and Pc Lydia Ward, causing them actual bodily harm, as well as assaulting Pc Ellie Cook and a member of the public, Abdulkareem Ismaeil.
  • The trial is scheduled to last three weeks and both defendants deny the allegations.
  • Judge Neil Flewitt KC has warned potential jurors not to seek out information about the case, including footage of the disturbance that was widely shared online.
  • The judge emphasized the importance of impartiality and avoiding influence from mainstream media and social media.
  • The trial will be held at Liverpool Crown Court, with the jury selection process beginning on Monday.

Statistics:

  • The trial is scheduled to last three weeks.
  • Two police officers, Pc Zachary Marsden and Pc Lydia Ward, allegedly suffered actual bodily harm in the incident.
  • The defendants, Mohammed Fahir Amaaz and Muhammad Amaad, are accused of assaulting a member of the public, Abdulkareem Ismaeil, at a nearby Starbucks cafe.
  • The incident occurred at Manchester Airport on July 23 last year.

Sources:

  • PA Wire, "Potential jurors warned against seeking information on Manchester Airport trial"
  • Court documents and records from Liverpool Crown Court with no specified date