Manchester Airport video: Man kicked in head by police 'has cyst on his brain'
BREAKING: Mohammed Fahir's medical condition has reportedly worsened since the attack at Manchester airport.
The lawyer representing the man who was kicked in the head and stamped on at Manchester Airport by a police officer has revealed his client was severely injured following the incident.
Speaking to Sky News, Akhmed Yakoob said: "It was something that hasn’t been seen before, such police brutality.
"I can tell you now that the people who were assaulted by the police are members of a police officer’s family who is currently serving in the Greater Manchester Airport police force. This man is now afraid to go to work."
He added that the victim, Mohammed Fahir, whose family is "traumatised", has been in the hospital since the attack.
"His medical condition has worsened since last night", he said. A CT scan has revealed there is a cyst on his brain, so please pray for his wellbeing."
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Manchester Airport last night This can not go unchallenged. This is absolutely brutal and disgusting. Make this go viral
— Imam Ibrahim M Noonan of AMA Ireland & NI (@ImamNoonan) July 24, 2024
These officers need to be fired pic.twitter.com/OyVkQapnbV
This comes as four men were arrested on Tuesday following reports of an assault in Terminal 2 of Manchester Airport, where multiple officers were assaulted, with one left with a broken nose.
In a video that went viral, one of the men was seen 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 Greater Manchester Police should be ashamed of themselves.
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A police officer has been suspended from all duties following a “thorough review of further information”, the force has confirmed.
"Right now, the main concern is that the family receive justice, and this no longer happens again", Mr Yakoob said.
After the protests, Assistant Chief Constable Wasim Chaudhry said: "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 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."
