Manchester Airport Police Brutality Sparks Outrage, Officer Suspended, Victim Has Brain Cyst

Jul 25, 2024, 06:38 AM

A violent altercation at Manchester Airport has led to widespread outrage and protests after video footage showed a police officer kicking and stamping on a suspect's head. The incident involved Greater Manchester Police and resulted in three officers, including a female officer with a broken nose, being hospitalized. Four men were arrested. The police officer seen in the video has been suspended pending an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). The footage has sparked protests, particularly from the Muslim community, with demonstrations occurring outside Rochdale police station. The family of the man who was kicked has reported that he is in a 'bad way' and awaiting a CT scan in the hospital, with a cyst on his brain. Assistant Chief Constable Wasim Chaudhry and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham have both issued statements addressing the incident.