Two brothers, Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 20, and Muhammad Amaad, 26, are on trial at Liverpool Crown Court for allegedly assaulting three police officers at Manchester Airport in July 2024. The incident began with one brother reportedly headbutting a passenger at the airport's Starbucks. CCTV and bodycam footage shown to the jury depict the brothers using a high level of violence during the confrontation with Greater Manchester Police, including assaulting officers and breaking the nose of a female police officer, Lydia Ward. The officer testified that she was "absolutely terrified" during the attack. The footage also shows the aftermath, with the female officer left bleeding and sobbing. The brothers deny the charges against them. The case has drawn attention due to earlier public accusations of police brutality and protests following the incident. Prosecutors presented the video evidence to counter claims of misconduct by the police during the arrest.
🚨 Manchester Airport attacker Mohammed Fahir Amaaz found GUILTY of assaulting police officers Full video with @DobbsandPolicy linked below ⬇️ https://t.co/SqD8Efuk8P
Thug who brawled with cops in Manchester Airport GUILTY of assault after chaos sparked nationwide protests https://t.co/qO58CSCNJZ
A man has been found guilty of attacking two female police officers during a large violent disturbance at Manchester Airport. Mohammed Fahir Amaaz was charged with assaulting the Greater Manchester Police officers during the fracas in July last year, with a video of the incident https://t.co/BVOkQli678