A disturbing incident at Manchester Airport has sparked outrage after a video showing a police officer kicking and stamping on the head of a handcuffed man went viral on social media.
The shocking footage captures the officer’s aggressive actions in front of the man’s mother, prompting widespread calls for an immediate investigation.
Passengers who witnessed the event told the BBC that ,”I was coming from arrivals when I saw the police approach him. They said he was a wanted man and tried to arrest him. Another man got involved, and then the fight started.”
The video, now widely circulated online, shows the police officer kicking the man, who was already lying on the ground in handcuffs.
The scene has triggered public outcry, with many demanding accountability and appropriate actions against the police officer involved.
Authorities have yet to release an official statement, but the incident has undeniably raised serious concerns about police conduct and the use of excessive force. The public is urging a thorough investigation to ensure justice is served and similar incidents are prevented in the future.
Manchester Police said: As the attending officers were firearms officers, there was a clear risk during this assault of their firearms being taken….more>>
https://birminghamtimes.co.uk/there-was-a-clear-risk-during-this-assault-of-officers-firearms-being-taken-from-police-manchester-police/
President of the National Black Police Association in the UK Andy George said:
Whilst policing is a really difficult job, we are trained to a higher standard and held to a higher standard. The video was difficult to watch and
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definitely need to look at the incident