November 17th 2024.
Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform UK, is set to announce tomorrow that he will be launching a private prosecution against two men involved in a brawl at Manchester Airport back in July. This incident sparked protests against police brutality and has been a source of controversy ever since. Farage has branded the failure to prosecute those involved as an example of unequal treatment by the police, referring to it as "two tier policing."
During a podcast, Farage expressed his frustration with the situation, citing the quick prosecution of those involved in race riots over the summer compared to the lack of charges brought against the men involved in the Manchester Airport incident. He stated, "If that's not two tier policing and two tier justice under two tier Keir, I don't know what is."
The incident in question occurred over the summer, where a video shared online showed a police officer brutally assaulting 19-year-old Fahir Muhammed Amas during an attempted arrest of his brother, Amad. Tensions rose even further when additional footage revealed that the three officers involved had themselves been assaulted shortly before the video was recorded, leaving one female officer with a broken nose and another officer slumped on the floor.
According to the family's solicitor, the incident was sparked by the boy's mother being struck and racially abused by an officer prior to the cameras rolling. Four months have passed since the incident, and the Crown Prosecution Service has yet to announce any charges against the brothers. This has led Farage to hire two solicitors to bring a case against them, stating that there is a "two-tier justice system" in the country.
During the podcast, hosted by former Mumford & Sons guitarist Winston Marshall, Farage elaborated on his claims of "two-tier policing" and brought up the incident at Manchester Airport. He stated, "What happened to the Manchester attackers before Southport? We see violent behavior at Manchester Airport, where police officers are violently attacked and a police woman has her nose broken. Yet, there have been no charges laid."
The video footage of the incident caused outrage on social media, with many only seeing a police officer stamping on someone. However, Farage argues that the officer was only doing so because he had a gun in his hand and was trying to protect it. He stated, "If you have a gun in your hand, you do not engage an assailant with your other arm in case you lose the gun."
Farage also pointed out that the full video was not released by Manchester Police, which could have given more context to the situation. He believes that this incident is another example of "two-tier policing" and "two-tier justice."
A spokesperson for the Crown Prosecution Service stated that they are currently considering all the evidence and working with the police and the Independent Office for Police Conduct while their investigation continues. The CPS has the power to take over and discontinue a private prosecution, but such a move would be highly controversial in this case.
Reform UK has been reached for comment on the matter.
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