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Thug Convicted of Assaulting Two Female Police Officers and a Passenger at Manchester Airport

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Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, a 20-year-old man, was found guilty of assaulting two female police officers and a passenger at Manchester Airport on July 23 last year. The altercation erupted during an arrest attempt, with Amaaz headbutting a passenger in a Starbucks cafe before attacking the officers. The footage showed Amaaz using a "high level of violence" towards the police, while PC Ward was left with a broken nose and PC Cook was punched in the face.

Key Takeaways:

  • Amaaz was convicted of three counts of assault on PC Ward, PC Cook, and passenger Abdulkareem Ismaeil.
  • The jury failed to reach a verdict on the brothers over a charge of assault on PC Marsden, with the prosecution applying for a retrial.
  • Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police Sir Stephen Watson welcomed the verdicts, stating that Amaaz's "appalling conduct" had been exposed to legitimate public scrutiny.
  • PC Marsden is still being investigated for alleged professional misconduct by the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
  • The incident highlights the risks police officers face on the job, with 44 officers being assaulted every week in Greater Manchester.
  • Sir Stephen praised the officers who approached Amaaz to make an arrest, stating they were responding quickly to outrageous criminal behavior.

Statistics:

  • 44 police officers are assaulted every week in Greater Manchester.
  • One police officer (PC Ward) was left with a broken nose and required surgical realignment.
  • Amaaz used 10 punches, 2 elbow strikes, and 1 kick during the attack.
  • PC Ward was "terrified" during the attack and has had to undergo surgery for her broken nose.
  • The bystander's footage showed PC Marsden kicking Amaaz in the face while he was on the ground.

Sources:

  • __The Sun__, "Raging thug who beat up two female police at Manchester airport -- leaving one with a bloodied, broken nose -- was convicted of assault yesterday."
  • __The Sun__, "Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police Sir Stephen Watson welcomed the verdicts in respect of Amaaz whose 'appalling conduct' he said 'has now been exposed to legitimate public scrutiny'."

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