Andy Burnham has said a 'serious incident' prompted the police response that led to a GMP officer kicking and stamping on a man's head at Manchester Airport.
The Greater Manchester mayor said that, having seen the full footage leading up to the incident , it was not a 'clearcut situation'.
His comments come after GMP confirmed an officer has been suspended following the incident. Video footage of the incident, which was taken at Terminal Two which took place on Tuesday (July 23), has been shared widely on social media.
A protest was held outside Rochdale Police Station last night (July 24) with local leaders now appealing for calm. READ MORE: Policing minister in talks over GMP after 'disturbing' Manchester Airport video Asked about the incident this morning (July 25), Keir Starmer said he 'understands the public's concerns'.
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