Man kicked in face by Manchester Airport cops ‘has a cyst on his brain’, lawyer claims
THE man kicked in the face by Manchester Airport cops ‘has a cyst on his brain’, his lawyer has claimed.
Shocking footage involving a policeman armed with a Taser at the airport’s terminal 2 was shared on social media yesterday.
The clip showed a police officer kicking a man and stamping on his head at Manchester Airport.
It led to a major uproar and mass protests, which are set to continue tonight.
The man’s lawyer Akhmed Yakoob said: “A CT scan has revealed a cyst on his brain, so please pray for his wellbeing.
“Right now the main concern for us is that the family receives justice and this no longer happens again.”
A police officer has been suspended from all duties following a “thorough review of further information”, Greater Manchester Police has confirmed.
The force also said it has referred itself to the IOPC police watchdog.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham told BBC Radio 4’s World at One this afternoon: “Last night I’d seen the partial footage like everybody.
“And my reaction was similar to most people’s in the communities.
“What I’ve had the chance to do since is look at the whole incident and what I would say is it’s not a clear cut situation.
“It’s a fast moving situation that escalates. These are disturbing images and the right action has been taken by GMP.
“Which is to refer the matter to the IOPC and suspend the officer concerned.”
GMP said its officers had been called at 8.25pm on Tuesday following reports of a fight at the airport.
It said while trying to arrest a suspect, three officers were attacked and punched to the ground.
One female officer suffered a broken nose and all three needed hospital treatment.
Four people were arrested on suspicion of affray and assault on emergency service workers.
At least 100 people gathered outside Rochdale Police Station last night, with more demonstrations planned tonight.