July 25th 2024.
In the aftermath of a shocking and disturbing incident at Manchester Airport, two victims of a vicious assault by police officers have come forward to share their story. The footage of the assault, which quickly spread on social media, showed a man being repeatedly kicked and stamped on his head by officers after being tasered on Tuesday evening. The act of brutality sparked outrage and led to hundreds of protesters gathering outside a Rochdale police station, chanting "GMP shame on you".
Now, the two victims of the assault, named Ahmed and Fahir, have come forward to speak out for the first time. In a video released by the victims, their solicitor Akhmed Yakoob can be seen sitting between them, speaking on their behalf. Yakoob explains that they were released from Cheadle Police Station and had to make their own way to the hospital, despite their head injuries. He goes on to say that they are on their way to Rochdale Police station to file a formal complaint against the officers responsible for their assault.
Last night, protesters gathered outside the police station, chanting "f*** the police" and "Allahu Akbar", while a man tried to calm the crowd with a megaphone and a local Imam attempted to ease tensions. The Imam urged the protesters not to resort to violence, saying that it is what the perpetrators want. He asked them to be respectable citizens and not take the law into their own hands. The police have referred the incident to the independent police watchdog and one officer has been removed from duty, but not suspended.
Paul Waugh, the newly elected Labour MP for the town, has expressed his concerns about the incident and has spoken to the family involved. He plans to meet them in person tomorrow. He has also reached out to the Assistant Chief Constable and the Deputy Mayor for policing of Greater Manchester. He demands a thorough and swift investigation into the matter.
The video footage of the assault, which lasts only 40 seconds, shows a woman wearing a headscarf standing over the man who is being attacked. The police officer with a taser kicks and stamps on the man's head before using his knee to push him down and attempt to arrest him. Another female officer can be seen looking shocked by her colleague's actions and tells people to stand back. In the background, another officer can be heard shouting at a man sitting in a chair and pushing him to the ground before placing him in handcuffs. The elderly woman, who is later revealed to be the victims' mother, can be seen wandering between the two men before being pushed away by a female officer.
After the two men are taken away, additional footage shows officers trying to corner a group of people in the same area. One officer is seen pointing his taser at a man and telling him he will be arrested. Another officer fires pepper spray at a man before he and another officer grab him and wrestle him to the ground. The men are then dragged away by the officers towards a police vehicle. Amar Rafiq, who filmed some of the original video, recalls the chaos and panic that ensued. He says that at least ten officers were present during the incident.
The incident at Manchester Airport has sparked outrage and demands for a thorough investigation into the actions of the police officers involved. The victims and their solicitor are determined to file a formal complaint and hold the responsible officers accountable for their brutal actions. The community has come together to protest against this act of violence and demand justice for the victims.
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