September 4th 2024.
Next in the news, a shocking video has surfaced showing a police officer from Manchester allegedly punching a man. This incident occurred just weeks after the same police force was criticized for a rough arrest at the airport. The footage, captured yesterday in Piccadilly Gardens, shows one officer delivering three forceful blows during the arrest. As a crowd gathered to watch, the man was pinned to the ground by a group of uniformed officers while he cried out in pain.
Witnesses at the scene expressed their shock and disapproval, with one person shouting, "Why are you getting so nasty?" Another asked why the officers were resorting to punching the man. According to one witness, there was already a commotion when they heard police running over to the man. He was already on the ground and then received three punches to the head, which apparently caused him to bleed from his eye.
People were heard questioning the necessity of such force, especially since the man was described as "skinny" and the officers were much larger. He had already been pinned down, so the use of punches seemed excessive. Witnesses also noted that the man had blood on his face, possibly from an injury prior to the police arriving on the scene.
In a statement released by the Greater Manchester Police, it was revealed that officers had responded to a call about a fight in Piccadilly Gardens. Upon arrival, they stopped the fight and detained several people, one of whom resisted and had to be forcefully taken into custody. After hearing witness accounts, it was discovered that the man had already sustained facial injuries before the police arrived, and he was given medical treatment at the scene. The detained individuals were later released as the Professional Standards Directorate continues to investigate the incident, analyzing footage from witnesses and body-worn cameras.
This incident occurred just weeks after another controversial arrest involving a Greater Manchester Police officer at the airport. A video showed the officer appearing to stamp on the head of a 19-year-old man who had been tasered during the incident. The officer was suspended the next day and the police force has referred the case to the appropriate authorities.
The two brothers involved in the fight that led to the arrest were also taken into custody after video evidence showed them punching the officer. This latest incident raises concerns about the use of force by police officers and the need for proper training and protocols to be followed in such situations.
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