GMP officer 'removed from operational duties' after video showed man being kicked in head at Manchester Airport

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A Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officer has been 'removed from operational duties' after a video showed a man being kicked in the head during an incident at Manchester Airport, it has been confirmed.

The force has also referred itself to the watchdog the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) following the emergence of the footage which it says captures a 'truly shocking event' that they 'understand creates alarm.' GMP previously said they were called at 8:25pm on Tuesday evening to an 'altercation' between members of the public in Terminal Two, before the officers were subjected to a 'violent assault' while trying to make an arrest. READ MORE: Brutal footage of officer kicking man in head at Manchester Airport surfaces as cops issue statement Four men were arrested at the scene on suspicion of affray and assault of emergency service workers.

Police said a female officer was left with a broken nose and that the other officers were hospitalised. The force also said that there was a risk of the armed officers' 'firearms being taken'.

GMP's Assistant Chief Constable Wasim Chaudhry has tonight (Wednesday) issued a further statement on the incident. In it, he confirmed that a male officer has been 'removed from operational duties.' The force confirmed he has not been suspended.