Man stamped on at Manchester Airport breaks cover after police officer's nose broken

The man stamped on at Manchester Airport has broken cover in a new video with his brother who called for "justice". 

Four men were arrested on Tuesday following reports of an assault in Terminal 2. Multiple officers were assaulted, with one left with a broken nose.

The video that went viral showed one of the men being kicked in the face and stamped on the head by a police officer, while others were wrestled to the ground, Tasered, and had incapacitant spray used on them.

The video has led to protests, with demonstrators gathering outside Rochdale Police Station on Wednesday shouting that Manchester Police ought to be ashamed of themselves.

A police officer has been suspended from all duties following a “thorough review of further information”, the force has confirmed.

Lawyer Akhmed Yakoob last night shared a video on X, formerly Twitter, in which he was joined by brothers Amaad and Fahir, who he says were those being assaulted at the airport.

He claims they were released by police on Wednesday and forced to make their own way to hospital. He added that they then planned to join the protests outside Rochdale Police Station last night.

Mr Yakoob said: "They were released not long ago from Cheadle Heath Police Station. They then had to make their own way to the hospital, but in reality because they've had head injuries it was the police duty to take them to the hospital.

"But nevertheless they made their own way and now I've documented their injuries and we are headed to Rochdale Police Station to make a formal complaint of assault and wounding against the police officers that have assaulted both Fahir and Amaad and their elderly mother who was just there as a bystander."

Assistant Chief Constable Wasim Chaudhry said: “A protest held last night outside Rochdale Police Station about our response at Manchester Airport has concluded safely, without incident. 

"We understand the immense feeling of concern and worry that people feel about our response and fully respect their right to demonstrate their views peacefully.

“We have already referred our actions to the Independent Office for Police Conduct and will be in further discussions with them today.

“We have spent the evening listening to community feedback and will continue to engage with communities and elected members to maintain strong partnership links and understand local views."