A police officer at Manchester Airport has been suspended following the release of a video showing a man being kicked while on the ground. The footage, widely shared on social media, depicts officers from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) kicking and stamping on a man's head after he was tasered. This incident occurred on Tuesday evening and has since ignited significant public outrage.

 

 

A police spokesman said three officers were "punched to the ground" in a "violent assault" when they attempted to arrest one of the suspects, he added. “As the attending officers were firearms officers, there was a clear risk during this assault of their firearms being taken from them." Three officers were taken to hospital for treatment, with one female officer suffering a broken nose.

 

 

In response to the video, hundreds of protesters gathered outside a police station in Rochdale, expressing their anger and chanting, "GMP, shame on you." The victims, identified as Ahmed and Fahir, have spoken out through their solicitor, who has lodged a formal complaint against GMP. A spokesman for the police stated that the incident is under investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), and an officer has been suspended from all duties.

 

 

The solicitor representing the victims, Akhmed Yakoob, revealed in a video that Ahmed and Fahir were released from Cheadle Police Station and had to make their way to the hospital due to head injuries. Yakoob criticized the police for not ensuring the victims received immediate medical care, stating, "It was the police's duty to take them to a hospital." The victims' elderly mother was present during the incident as a bystander.

 

During a protest outside the Rochdale station, demonstrators expressed their frustration with cries of "f*** the police" and "Allahu Akbar [God is greatest]." A local Imam, attempting to calm the crowd, urged them not to resort to violence, reminding them to remain "respectable citizens."

 

 

Greater Manchester Police has acknowledged the public's concerns and is cooperating with the IOPC for a comprehensive investigation. The officer involved has been removed from active duty. Paul Waugh, a newly elected Labour MP, expressed his shock over the video, describing it as "truly shocking and disturbing." He confirmed his intent to meet with the victims' family and has communicated his concerns to the police leadership.

 

In the video, a woman in a headscarf can be seen standing over the victim. The officer with a taser kicks the man in the head before stamping on him and attempting to arrest him. A female officer, appearing shocked, instructs onlookers to stand back. Another officer can be heard shouting commands at a seated man, who is then forcibly handcuffed. The elderly woman, revealed to be the victims' mother, appears confused and is pushed away by an officer.

 

Additional footage shows officers trying to control a group in the concourse. An officer, wielding a taser, points it at a man, threatening arrest. At one point, pepper spray is deployed, and the men are subdued and removed from the premises. Witness Amar Rafiq recounted the chaotic scene, describing how officers tackled the individuals to the ground after an altercation. He noted the public's fear, saying, "Everyone was worried about themselves; they started panicking and rushing away."

 

Amar Minhas, another witness, described arriving at the airport to see police confronting a young man, leading to a physical struggle and the eventual use of a taser. Minhas noted, "That's when the policeman kicked him."

 

GMP Assistant Chief Constable Wasim Chaudhry stated, "We understand the immense feeling of concern and worry that people feel about our response and fully respect their right to demonstrate their views peacefully." The police are engaging with community leaders to address concerns and ensure transparency as the investigation proceeds.

 

Credit: Metro | BBC | X 2024-07-26

 

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It would help if the body cam evidence, from the police and Airport cctv footage was shown.

All we have it seems is someone's smartphone video showing the altercation at the end, not how or what started it?

3 minutes ago, mikeymike100 said:

It would help if the body cam evidence, from the police and Airport cctv footage was shown.

All we have it seems is someone's smartphone video showing the altercation at the end, not how or what started it?

Sorry.  Wrong. The guy was on the ground after apparently being tased. There is no reason to kick him in the head, regardless of what led up to the tasing.

They punched the firearms officers in the face and I'm pretty sure the officers would think they might grab for their weapons next so done the necessary to stop it. Ok the guy was laying on the ground but I'm guessing possibly still mouthing off .

If firearms officers tell you to do something you should pretty much do it or risk getting shot.

F**k around and find out in this case !

Especially in an airport where you can get arrested for just saying the word bomb .

9 minutes ago, gargamon said:

Sorry.  Wrong. The guy was on the ground after apparently being tased. There is no reason to kick him in the head, regardless of what led up to the tasing.

apparently being tased, but without more footage no one knows

There may be a lot of vdo evidence yet to be shown. TV news stories I saw all mentioned this problem starting in a car park, where 3 police officers were assaulted and brought to the ground, including one WPC who was given a broken nose - some stories said it was due to these men objecting to the police wanting to search a muslim woman - in an airport ffs?

 

The firearms police evidently arrived in support of their colleagues and the actions of at least one of them was extreme. But we don't know what happened in the lead-up or have the complete story.

The suspended officer is certified to carry and use guns.

 

In the first instance, if he’s the officer that kicked the already tased guy being arrested in the head then his suitability to carry a gun needs to be examined.

 

But of course that’s all a ‘heat of the moment’ issue.

 

As troubling is the failure of the police to take the guy who had been kicked in the head directly to hospital. 

 

I predict a hefty settlement.

 

 

 

 

29 minutes ago, nauseus said:

some stories said it was due to these men objecting to the police wanting to search a muslim woman - in an airport ffs?

Link please.

1 hour ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Link please.

These were bits of UK news clips I saw while trying to find out what happened. I don't have the links now.

1 minute ago, nauseus said:

These were bits of UK news clips I saw while trying to find out what happened. I don't have the links now.

OK.

 

So an unsubstantiated claim.

 

What is it you rounded it off with?

 

ffs?!

2 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

 

I predict a hefty settlement.

 

 

   Which hopefully will be given straight to the Policewoman who suffered a broken nose 

8 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   Which hopefully will be given straight to the Policewoman who suffered a broken nose 

That might be a second settlement.

 

 

 

3 hours ago, gargamon said:

Sorry.  Wrong. The guy was on the ground after apparently being tased. There is no reason to kick him in the head, regardless of what led up to the tasing.

I agree there is no reason at any time for cops to kick anyone in the head, but we are being told only half a story here, as usual the media want to sell their side of what happened. I am not wrong in saying we need to see all the evidence, as the three cops ended up in hospital one with a broken nose.

There was a video a few days ago from nearby Rochdale where a group of similar people chased the Policeman away and set fire to their police car , the Police ran away from the mob .

   Maybe these guys though that there was a new order in town and that they were the new authority and they tell the Police  what to do ?

3 hours ago, ronster said:

They punched the firearms officers in the face and I'm pretty sure the officers would think they might grab for their weapons next so done the necessary to stop it. Ok the guy was laying on the ground but I'm guessing possibly still mouthing off .

If firearms officers tell you to do something you should pretty much do it or risk getting shot.

F**k around and find out in this case !

Especially in an airport where you can get arrested for just saying the word bomb .

Yes, do what the cops says and sort it out later in court.

1 hour ago, Chomper Higgot said:

OK.

 

So an unsubstantiated claim.

 

What is it you rounded it off with?

 

ffs?!

 

Enter Mr. Mountain from Molehill. Just look at the news like I did. 

3 hours ago, nauseus said:

 

Enter Mr. Mountain from Molehill. Just look at the news like I did. 

It works like this.

 

You make a claim, you back it up.

 

 

32 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

It works like this.

 

You make a claim, you back it up.

 

 

 

KMA Chomper.

Try attacking 3 cops in Pakistan and breaking ones nose and see what you get in reply. Whole event caused by muslim aggression and violent attacks, then they have the nerve to play the victim, as usual. They will be after compo of course.

8 hours ago, mikeymike100 said:

It would help if the body cam evidence, from the police and Airport cctv footage was shown.

All we have it seems is someone's smartphone video showing the altercation at the end, not how or what started it?

I have seen the video 

Like that soi 6 kicker.

But with steel capped boots while copping a tasering.

 

They started it, police finished it.

Cop that. 

 

33 minutes ago, proton said:

Try attacking 3 cops in Pakistan and breaking ones nose

Next time I am over there I will.

Nothing out of place here or there

 

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Outrageous that members of a religious minority group are not allowed to fight with armed police who are trying to protect the public from extremist members of the same religious group.

 

The demonstrators are understandably upset that their friends were unable to exercise their immunity from assault laws in the UK.

 

In a less developed country like Thailand people get arrested and deported for assaulting armed police ..... how uncivilised!

Good to see the police doing their job for once instead of running away to the nearest Pride parade. 

It's quite clear both camps may well be at fault here, with the 'victims' i doubt truly blameless. However, the officers actions are definately shocking. 

 

Seems to be two camps here :

 

1) Most look at the video and see no reason for the police officer (who had a gun so would be highly trained to control his emotions) to stamp on the guys head and then kick it He was on the floor, tasered, and showing no threat at that point. Then he seemed to be using pepper spray quite liberally too. He may well have lost control of his emotions and took it too far, but he should be trained not to do that. Again, we would need to see what happened in the videos not shown to see what level of violence the 'victims' may have dished out themselves. 

 

2) Most agree the officers actions were wrong, but are racist so don't want to say anything negative towards the officer. The point being they don't mind the violence now, until they are innocently standing someplace and get attacked by those who are meant to protect us. 

It's a shame that police officer wasn't available for England in the Euros. Looks like he could have scored more goals!

17 hours ago, nauseus said:

There may be a lot of vdo evidence yet to be shown. TV news stories I saw all mentioned this problem starting in a car park, where 3 police officers were assaulted and brought to the ground, including one WPC who was given a broken nose - some stories said it was due to these men objecting to the police wanting to search a muslim woman - in an airport ffs?

 

The firearms police evidently arrived in support of their colleagues and the actions of at least one of them was extreme. But we don't know what happened in the lead-up or have the complete story.

This is the female officer.

10 hours ago, still kicking said:

I have seen the video 

Link?