Prime Minister speaks out over video showing GMP officer kicking man in the head at Manchester Airport
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe Prime Minister has said he 'understands the public's concern' over footage involving a GMP officer at Manchester Airport.
The video, which shows an armed officer kicking and stamping on a man's head during an arrest at Terminal 2 on Tuesday (July 23), has shared widely on social media.
A protest over the shocking incident took place outside Rochdale police station last night (July 24). A GMP officer has now been 'suspended from all duties' which has referred the case to the independent police watchdog.
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has described the footage as 'very disturbing' while MPs have also expressed shock at the video. READ MORE: Policing minister in talks over GMP after 'disturbing' Manchester Airport video Speaking in Cheshire this morning (July 25), Keir Starmer was asked about the footage.
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