Footage of alleged attack on officers at Manchester Airport shown to jury

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8 Jul 2025 • 4:39 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • CCTV footage depicting the alleged assault of three police officers at Manchester Airport has been shown to jurors.
  • Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 20, and Muhammad Amaad, 26, are accused of attacking the officers after police responded to an incident at a Starbucks cafe where Amaaz allegedly headbutted a customer.
  • The incident took place on 23 July last year, with the alleged assault occurring in the Terminal 2 car park after officers approached the brothers.
  • Both men, from Rochdale, Greater Manchester, deny the allegations, and the trial at Liverpool Crown Court is continuing.
  • Watch the video in full above.

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