What happened at Manchester Airport?

Two brothers are on trial for allegedly assaulting a police officer, PC Zachary Marsden, at the Terminal 2 car park pay station.

What do the defendants claim?

One of the defendants, Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, testified that he believed he was going to die during the attempted arrest.

What are the charges against the brothers?

Mohammed Fahir Amaaz and Muhammad Amaad deny assaulting PC Marsden causing actual bodily harm during the July 2024 incident.

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Airport Brawl: Brothers Accused of Attacking Officer

29 Apr

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Summary

Two brothers are accused of assaulting a police officer.
The alleged assault occurred at Manchester Airport's car park.
One defendant claims he feared for his life during the arrest.

Airport Brawl: Brothers Accused of Attacking Officer

A trial is underway for two brothers accused of a violent assault on a police officer at Manchester Airport. Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 21, and Muhammad Amaad, 26, allegedly attacked PC Zachary Marsden at a Terminal 2 car park pay station in July 2024.

Maaaz testified that he believed he was going to die when his head was pushed to the ground during the attempted arrest. He stated he was approached by officers after a report of him headbutting a customer.

Prosecutors contend that Amaaz resisted arrest, and his brother then became involved. Both men are charged with unlawfully using a high level of violence against PC Marsden and other officers, a charge they deny.