Greater Manchester Police issue update on shocking Manchester Airport arrest video - as Reform UK threatens legal action
manchestereveningnews.co.ukGreater Manchester Police (GMP) say they are still awaiting a charging decision from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) regarding the events that preceeded the viral Manchester Airport arrest video.
It comes as the Reform Party threatens to launch private prosecutions against the suspects if they are not charged. Footage of a fracas at the airport went viral and appeared to show an officer kicking and stamping on the head of Fahir Amaaz, 19, as he and his brother Muhammed Amaad, 25, were restrained by officers.
Further footage, obtained by the Manchester Evening News, emerged days later which showed the immediate lead-up to the incident on July 23, including when two female police officers were hit to the ground before Mr Amaaz was incapacitated with a Taser. READ MORE: Woman, 60, dies after being hit by 'number of vehicles' on M56 motorway Two people were arrested.
GMP have been investigating the actions of the individuals whilst the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) are probing the actions of the officers.
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